Title :
3D ray-based propagation channel modeling for multi-layer wireless network performance simulation: Focus on the MIMO channel rank
Author :
Gougeon, Gregory ; Brau, Mathieu ; Corre, Yoann ; Tenoux, Thierry ; Lostanlen, Yves
Author_Institution :
Wireless Bus. Unit, SIRADEL, Rennes, France
Abstract :
This paper presents the benefits of using a 3D ray-based propagation model to rapidly and accurately simulate MIMO performance in various complex urban environments, focusing on the channel rank prediction. The impact of the predicted channel complexity on the channel rank is first analyzed and illustrated in a single cell scenario. Then the MIMO performance is assessed on a heterogeneous LTE network including macro-cells and small-cells.
Keywords :
Long Term Evolution; MIMO communication; cellular radio; radio networks; radiowave propagation; wireless channels; 3D ray-based propagation channel modeling; LTE network; MIMO channel rank; channel complexity; channel rank prediction; macrocell; multilayer wireless network; smallcell; urban environment; Buildings; Complexity theory; Computational modeling; MIMO; Predictive models; Solid modeling; Three-dimensional displays; HetNets; MIMO; propagation channel; simulation; small-cell;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2014 8th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
The Hague
DOI :
10.1109/EuCAP.2014.6902087
