mouse_puppy t1_jefegfb wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Reply to comment by KarmaWSYD in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming

In part lower range because of atmosphere. I wonder how 80Ghz would do on the moon

KarmaWSYD t1_jefghvk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Yeah, the atmosphere is definitely a factor in range but buildings and the like also serve to stop signals. I'd expect that to be a particular effect when any buildings likely need more shielding from radiation due to, well, being on the moon. Of course, there's a chance that they don't actually need that network capability inside buildings but if they do 4G would most likely be the better option.