scholarly journals Path Loss Characterization in an Indoor Laboratory Environment at 3.7 GHz in in Line-Of-Sight Condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (54) ◽  
pp. e12015
Author(s):  
Sandy Enrique Avella-Cely ◽  
Juan Carlos Muñoz-Pérez ◽  
Herman Antonio Fernández-González ◽  
Lorenzo Rubio-Arjona ◽  
Juan Ribera Reig-Pascual ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Path Loss ◽  
Separation Distance ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Indoor Environments ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Laboratory Environment ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
Reference Distance ◽  
Loss Models ◽  
And Performance

The objective of this work is to propose experimental path loss propagation models for communication channels in indoor environments. In this sense, an experimental path loss characterization has been achieved, according to the measurements campaign carried out in a typical scenario of a university campus. These narrowband measurements were collected in the laboratory environment at 3.7 GHz in line-of-sight (LOS) condition. Also, these measurements were carried out at night to simulate stationary channel conditions. Thus, the results obtained show the values of the parameters of the close-in (CI) free space reference distance and floating-intercept (FI) path loss models, in terms of the transmitter and receiver separation distance. It should be noted that these values of the path loss models have been extracted applying linear regression techniques to the measured data. Also, these values agree with the path loss exponent values presented by other researchers in similar scenarios. The path loss behavior can be described with the implementation of these models. However, more measurement campaigns are needed to improve the understanding of propagation channel features, as well as to obtain better precision in the results obtained. This, in order to optimize the deployment and performance of next fifth-generation (5G) networks that combine indoor environments to offer their services and applications.

scholarly journals Channel Measurements and Modeling at 6 GHz in the Tunnel Environments for 5G Wireless Systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuang-de Li ◽  
Yuan-jian Liu ◽  
Le-ke Lin ◽  
Zhong Sheng ◽  
Xiang-chen Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Path Loss ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Delay Spread ◽  
Channel Measurements ◽  
Angle Of Arrival ◽  
Rms Delay Spread ◽  
K Factor ◽  
Reference Distance ◽  
Loss Models

Propagation measurements of wireless channels performed in the tunnel environments at 6 GHz are presented in this paper. Propagation characteristics are simulated and analyzed based on the method of shooting and bouncing ray tracing/image (SBR/IM). A good agreement is achieved between the measured results and simulated results, so the correctness of SBR/IM method has been validated. The measured results and simulated results are analyzed in terms of path loss models, received power, root mean square (RMS) delay spread, Ricean K-factor, and angle of arrival (AOA). The omnidirectional path loss models are characterized based on close-in (CI) free-space reference distance model and the alpha-beta-gamma (ABG) model. Path loss exponents (PLEs) are 1.50–1.74 in line-of-sight (LOS) scenarios and 2.18–2.20 in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios. Results show that CI model with the reference distance of 1 m provides more accuracy and stability in tunnel scenarios. The RMS delay spread values vary between 2.77 ns and 18.76 ns. Specially, the Poisson distribution best fits the measured data of RMS delay spreads for LOS scenarios and the Gaussian distribution best fits the measured data of RMS delay spreads for NLOS scenarios. Moreover, the normal distribution provides good fits to the Ricean K-factor. The analysis of the abovementioned results from channel measurements and simulations may be utilized for the design of wireless communications of future 5G radio systems at 6 GHz.

scholarly journals Path-loss modelling for WSN deployment in indoor and outdoor environments for medical applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Bashar Fakhri ◽  
Sadik Kamel Gharghan ◽  
Saleem Latteef Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Multipath Propagation ◽  
Path Loss ◽  
Medical Application ◽  
Indoor Environments ◽  
Data Packets ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Log Normal ◽  
Loss Modelling ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor Environments

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and their applications have received significantly interested in the last few years. In WSN, knowing an accurate path-loss model as well as packet delivery should be taken into account for the successful distribution of several nodes in the net-work. This paper presents a path-loss modeling and performance evaluation of the ZigBee wireless standard. Received signal strength indi-cator (RSSI) measurements were achieved in outdoor and indoor environments to derive the path-loss based on Log-Normal Shadowing Model (LNSM). The path-loss parameters such as standard deviation and path loss exponents were estimated over point-to-point ZigBee WSN. In addition, the variances of received RSSI values and standard deviation for these values have been investigated. Furthermore, the data packets received is measured practically. Results revealed that the LNSM can be estimated to reflect the channel losses in both outdoor and indoor environments for medical application. The data delivery was achieved successfully of 100% in outdoor which better than indoor due to multipath propagation and shadowing. Moreover, the data packets delivery of the current work outperformed previous work.  

scholarly journals NEW UPPER AND LOWER BOUNDS LINE OF SIGHT PATH LOSS MODELS FOR MOBILE PROPAGATION IN BUILDINGS

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-418
Author(s):  
Supachai Phaiboon ◽  
P. Phokharatkul ◽  
Suripon Somkuarnpanit
Keyword(s):  
Lower Bounds ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Sample Path ◽  
Path Loss ◽  
Upper And Lower Bounds ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Wireless Communication Systems ◽  
Indoor Wireless ◽  
Loss Models ◽  
Very High

This paper proposes a method to predict line-of-sight (LOS) path loss in buildings. We performed measurements in two different type of buildings at a frequency of 1.8 GHz and propose new upper and lower bounds path loss models which depend on max and min values of sample path loss data. This makes our models limit path loss within the boundary lines. The models include time-variant effects such as people moving and cars in parking areas with their influence on wave propagation that is very high.  The results have shown that the proposed models will be useful for the system and cell design of indoor wireless communication systems. 

scholarly journals Enhancing the Capacity of the Indoor 60 GHz Band Via Modified Indoor Environments Using Ring Frequency Selective Surface Wallpapers and Path Loss Models

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 3003
Author(s):  
Nidal Qasem
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Mimo Systems ◽  
Path Loss ◽  
Propagation Path ◽  
Delay Spread ◽  
Indoor Environments ◽  
60 Ghz ◽  
Loss Models ◽  
Frequency Selective ◽  
Ring Frequency

<span>The 60 GHz band has been selected for short-range communication systems to meet consumers’ needs for high data rates. However, this frequency is attenuated by obstacles. This study addresses the limitations of the 60 GHz band by modifying indoor environments with ring Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSSs) wallpaper, thereby increasing its utilization. The ring FSS wallpaper response at a 61.5 GHz frequency has been analyzed using both MATLAB and Computer Simulation Technology (CST) Microwave Studio (MWS) software. ‘Wireless InSite’ is also used to demonstrate enhanced wave propagation in a building modified with ring FSSs wallpaper. The demonstration is applied to Single Input Single Output (SISO) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) systems to verify the effectiveness of FSSs on such systems’ capacity. The effectiveness of the suggested modification over delay spread has been studied for the MIMO scenario, as well as the effect of the human body on capacity. Simulation results presented here show that modifying a building using ring FSS wallpaper is an attractive scheme for significantly improving the indoor 60 GHz wireless communications band. This paper also presents and compares two large-scale indoor propagation Path Loss Models (PLMs), the Close-In (CI) free space reference distance model and the Floating Intercept (FI) model. Data obtained from ‘Wireless InSite’ over distances ranging from 4 to 14.31 m is analyzed. Results show that the CI model provides good estimation and exhibits stable behavior over frequencies and distances, with a solid physical basis and less computational complexity when compared to the FI model. </span>

scholarly journals Channel Characterization and Path Loss Modeling in Indoor Environment at 4.5, 28, and 38 GHz for 5G Cellular Networks

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Bahjat Majed ◽  
Tharek Abd Rahman ◽  
Omar Abdul Aziz ◽  
Mohammad Nour Hindia ◽  
Effariza Hanafi
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Environment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Path Loss ◽  
Signal Propagation ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Frequency Bands ◽  
Channel Characterization ◽  
Loss Models ◽  
Loss Modeling ◽  
Path Loss Modeling

The current propagation models used for frequency bands less than 6 GHz are not appropriate and cannot be applied for path loss modeling and channel characteristics for frequency bands above 6 GHz millimeter wave (mmWave) bands, due to the difference of signal propagation characteristics between existing frequency bands and mmWave frequency bands. Thus, extensive studies on channel characterization and path loss modeling are required to develop a general and appropriate channel model that can be suitable for a wide range of mmWave frequency bands in its modeling parameter. This paper presents a study of well-known channel models for an indoor environment on the 4.5, 28, and 38 GHz frequency bands. A new path loss model is proposed for the 28 GHz and 38 GHz frequency bands. Measurements for the indoor line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios were taken every meter over a separation distance of 23 m between the TX and RX antenna locations to compare the well-known and the new large-scale generic path loss models. This measurement was conducted in a new wireless communication center WCC block P15a at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM Johor, Malaysia, and the results were analyzed based on the well-known and proposed path loss models for single-frequency and multifrequency models and for directional and omnidirectional path loss models. Results show that the large-scale path loss over distance could be modeled better with good accuracy by using the simple proposed model with one parameter path loss exponent PLE (n) that is physically based to the transmitter power, rather than using the well-known models that have no physical base to the transmitted power, more complications (require more parameters), and lack of anticipation when explaining model parameters. The PLE values for the LOS scenario were 0.92, 0.90, and 1.07 for the V-V, V-H, and V-Omni antenna polarizations, respectively, at the 28 GHz frequency and were 2.30, 2.24, and 2.40 for the V-V, V-H, and V-Omni antenna polarizations, respectively, at the 38 GHz frequency.

scholarly journals Millimeter-Wave Channel Measurement at 73GHz and 81GHz

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changyu Guo
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Path Loss ◽  
Directional Antennas ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Wave Channel ◽  
Narrowband Signal ◽  
Loss Models ◽  
Log Normal

The abundant spectrum available at mmWave band can provide high capacity, high throughput, and low latency. In this thesis, we present experimental measurements for 73 and 81 GHz mmWave bands. Wideband propagation measurements were performed at the Boise Airport concourse C area and tarmac for both line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of sight (NLOS) scenarios. Power delay profiles were recorded and analyzed with close-in free space reference path loss models and floating intercept path loss models. In addition, building material attenuation at 28, 73, and 91 GHz is presented. Measurements at 73 GHz for wideband and narrowband signal are performed with directional antennas. Moreover, wideband spatial fading measurements were performed at the Boise State University Micron Engineering Building and Boise Airport. The power delay profiles are recorded and analyzed with Rayleigh, Ricean, and log-normal models. Large scale path loss parameters at the airport, material attenuation and small scale fading parameters were computed. The results can help researchers and network designers in simulation and design of mmWave wireless networks.

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