DocumentCode
1760366
Title
A Review of Channel Simulators for Heterogeneous Microwave Networks
Author
Paulson, K.S. ; Luini, Lorenzo ; Jeannin, N. ; Gremont, Boris C. ; Watson, Robert J.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Eng., Univ. of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
Volume
55
Issue
5
fYear
2013
fDate
Oct. 2013
Firstpage
118
Lastpage
127
Abstract
A review is performed of the current simulation tools able to produce simultaneous dynamic fading, due to a range of mechanisms, experienced by heterogeneous networks of SHF and EHF radio links. The primary focus is fading due to rain. A taxonomy of tools is proposed, based on the methods used to generate fields of meteorological parameters. The capabilities, deficiencies, and futures of these tools are discussed, and a series of research questions are proposed.
Keywords
fading channels; microwave links; radio networks; EHF radio links; SHF radio links; channel simulator; dynamic fading; heterogeneous microwave network; heterogeneous network; Attenuation; Fading channels; Microwave antennas; Numerical models; Numerical simulation; Radio propagation; Rain fade; numerical simulation; radio propagation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1045-9243
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MAP.2013.6735480
Filename
6735480
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