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PFD & ITU Limits Calculator

Verify downlink power flux-density (PFD) levels against ITU Article 21 limits (Table 21-4) and protection criteria for terrestrial Fixed Service (FS) networks.

Parameters
Estimated beamwidth: 1.38°
Gain reduction: -0.0 dB
Evaluation ResultsNon-Compliant
Calculated PFD (4 kHz)
-128.2
dBW/m²
ITU Limit (4 kHz)
-140.0
dBW/m²
Coordination Margin
-11.8
dB
Peak EIRP59.0 dBW
Directed EIRP (with off-axis roll-off)59.0 dBW
Slant Range38611.7 km
Free Space Path Loss (FSPL)206.1 dB
Total Downlink PFD (Full Carrier)-104.2 dBW/m²

Calculated PFD is compared against the downlink power flux-density limits in ITU Radio Regulations Article 21 (Table 21-4) and Recommendation ITU-R F.1403 to protect terrestrial Fixed Services.

Earth-Satellite Link Geometry
Earth SurfaceGSEl = 30°Sat (35786 km)R = 38612 km
PFD vs. Elevation & ITU Limits
-130 dBW-155 dBW-180 dBW45°90°Elevation Angle (degrees)ITU LimitCalc PFD