Radio propagation models for DVB-H networks

This article studies the suitability of different UHF radio propagation models for the European mobile TV standard DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast — Handhelds). Accurate signal propagation modelling is key for DVB-H network planning in order to minimize deployment costs. This article analyzes three propagation models: Okumura-Hata, Xia-Bertoni, and a model based on the Hata formulae adding a diffraction term calculated using the Deygout method. The performance of the models is evaluated with measurement campaigns from several scenarios with different conditions such as transmitter height, environment, and available geographical data.