Title :
Evaluation of Ricean K-factor of an ultra-wideband channel in an underground mine
Author :
Nkakanou, Bertrand ; Hakem, Nadir ; Delisle, Gilles Y.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
Abstract :
This paper presents an evaluation of the Ricean K-factor of a ultra-wideband (UWB) propagation channel in an underground mine. LOS measurements are considered at level of 70 over a frequency range from 2 GHz to 10 GHz. The results are based on experimental data obtained during an extensive measurement campaign in the UWB frequency range. Based on the measured data, the Ricean K-factor of the underground mine is analysed and discussed.
Keywords :
Rician channels; mining industry; radiowave propagation; ultra wideband communication; underground communication; LOS measurement; Ricean K-factor evaluation; UWB frequency range; extensive measurement campaign; frequency 2 GHz to 10 GHz; ultrawideband propagation channel; underground mine; Antenna measurements; Fading; Frequency measurement; Receiving antennas; Ultra wideband technology; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0461-0
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2012.6348624
