Title :
A physical-statistical shadowing correlation model and its application to low-Earth-orbit systems
Author :
Oestges, Claude ; Vanhoenacker-Janvier, Danielle
Author_Institution :
Microelectron. Lab., Univ. Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
fDate :
3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A shadowing correlation model is proposed in the context of a physical-statistical approach in the view of satellite diversity in built-up areas. The model relies on a model based on the uniform theory of diffraction, applied in a canonical built-up scenario. The correlation model is described and simulation results are presented and analyzed within a physical point of view. The shadowing correlation model is finally applied to several low-Earth-orbit constellations. The impact of geometrical parameters and of the constellation is investigated
Keywords :
correlation methods; diversity reception; fading channels; geometrical theory of diffraction; mobile satellite communication; radiowave propagation; statistical analysis; FADING; LEO systems; UTD; canonical built-up scenario; geometrical parameters; low Earth orbit systems; mobile satellite communications; physical-statistical shadowing correlation model; radiowave propagation; satellite constellation; satellite diversity; shadowing correlation statistics; simulation results; uniform theory of diffraction; Analytical models; Artificial satellites; Azimuth; Context modeling; Laboratories; Low earth orbit satellites; Physical theory of diffraction; Predictive models; Shadow mapping; Solid modeling;
Journal_Title :
Vehicular Technology, IEEE Transactions on
