Evaluation and optimization of LTE MIMO antenna configurations in automotive environment

Author

Lankes, Thomas ; Turban, Peter ; Mierke, Frank

Author_Institution

Kathrein-Werke KG, Rosenheim, Germany

fYear

2014

fDate

6-11 April 2014

Firstpage

1100

Lastpage

1104

Abstract

The focus of this paper is the performance evaluation and optimization of LTE MIMO antennas for automotive applications by using field trials in live networks. Being the more challenging frequency range- due to confined space for antenna systems in cars, investigations are carried out in the LTE Band 20 (800 MHz). Key parameters for the evaluation of radio channel quality are presented. Different antenna configurations and designs are qualified in terms of correlation factor (based on complex far-field pattern) and evaluated in test drives with respect to MIMO performance and achievable downlink throughput values. Recommendations for antenna optimization are defined based on the results.

Keywords

Long Term Evolution; MIMO communication; UHF antennas; antenna arrays; mobile antennas; wireless channels; LTE MIMO antenna configurations; LTE band 20; antenna optimization; antenna systems; automotive environment; cars; complex far-field pattern; correlation factor; downlink throughput values; frequency 800 MHz; live networks; radio channel quality evaluation; Antennas; Conferences; Decision support systems; Europe; LTE; MIMO; automotive antennas; car antenna; measurement;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2014 8th European Conference on

Conference_Location

The Hague

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EuCAP.2014.6901962

Filename

6901962