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LTE-Advanced and Next Generation Wireless Networks : Channel Modelling and Propagation

ISBN: 9781119976707 | 1119976707
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. Date: 11/28/2012

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
LTE- A and Next Generation Wireless Networks: Channel Modeling and Performance describes recent advances in propagation and channel modeling necessary for simulating next generation wireless systems. Due to the radio spectrum scarcity, two fundamental changes are anticipated compared to the current status.

This book discusses propagation and channel modeling for LTE Advanced and emerging wireless technologies LTE- Advanced and Next Generation Wireless Networks: Channel Modeling and Propagation describes recent adva... MORE

About the Editors xv

List of Contributors xvii

Preface xix

Acknowledgements xxiii

List of Acronyms xxv

Part I BACKGROUND

1 Enabling Technologies for 3GPP LTE-Advanced Networks 3
Narcis Cardona, Jose F. Monserrat and Jorge Cabrejas

1.1 Introduction 4

1.2 General IMT-Advanced Features and Requirements 5

1.2.1 Services 5

1.2.2 Spectrum 5

1.2.3 Technical Performance 6

1.3 Long Term Evolution Advanced Requirements 11

1.3.1 Requirements Related ... MORE

1.3.2 System Performance 13

1.3.3 Deployment 14

1.4 Long Term Evolution Advanced Enabling Technologies 15

1.4.1 Carrier Aggregation 15

1.4.2 Advanced MIMO Techniques 19

1.4.3 Coordinated Multipoint Transmission or Reception 21

1.4.4 Relaying 23

1.4.5 Enhancements for Home eNodeBs 26

1.4.6 Machine-Type Communications 28

1.4.7 Self-Optimizing Networks (SON) 29

1.4.8 Improvements to Latency in the Control and User Plane 30

1.5 Summary 33

References 33

2 Propagation and Channel Modeling Principles 35
Andreas F. Molisch

2.1 Propagation Principles 35

2.1.1 Free-Space Propagation and Antenna Gain 36

2.1.2 Reflection and Transmission 36

2.1.3 Diffraction 37

2.1.4 Scattering 38

2.1.5 Waveguiding 39

2.1.6 Multipath Propagation 40

2.2 Deterministic Channel Descriptions 41

2.2.1 Time Variant Impulse Response 42

2.2.2 Directional Description and MIMO Matrix 44

2.2.3 Polarization 45

2.2.4 Ultrawideband Description 45

2.3 Stochastic Channel Description 46

2.3.1 Pathloss and Shadowing 47

2.3.2 Small-Scale Fading 48

2.3.3 WSSUS 49

2.3.4 Extended WSSUS 51

2.4 Channel Modeling Methods 51

2.4.1 Deterministic Modeling 51

2.4.2 Modeling Hierarchies 52

2.4.3 Clustering 53

2.4.4 Stochastic Modeling 56

2.4.5 Geometry-Based Stochastic Models 58

2.4.6 Diffuse Multipath Components 61

2.4.7 Multi-Link Stochastic Models 61

References 62

Part II RADIO CHANNELS

3 Indoor Channels 67
Jianhua Zhang and Guangyi Liu

3.1 Introduction 67

3.2 Indoor Large Scale Fading 69

3.2.1 Indoor Large Scale Models 69

3.2.2 Summary of Indoor Large Scale Characteristics 72

3.2.3 Important Factors for Indoor Propagation 78

3.3 Indoor Small Scale Fading 83

3.3.1 Geometry-Based Stochastic Channel Model 83

3.3.2 Statistical Characteristics in Delay Domain 84

3.3.3 Statistical Parameter in Angular Domain 87

3.3.4 Cross-Polarization Discrimination (XPD) for Indoor Scenario 88

3.3.5 3-D Modeling for Indoor MIMO Channel 90

3.3.6 Impact of Elevation Angular Distribution 92

References 93

4 Outdoor Channels 97
Petros Karadimas

4.1 Introduction 97

4.2 Reference Channel Model 98

4.3 Small Scale Variations 103

4.3.1 First Order Statistical Characterization 103

4.3.2 Second Order Statistical Characterization 106

4.4 Path Loss and Large Scale Variations 117

4.5 Summary 119

Acknowledgements 120

References 120

5 Outdoor-Indoor Channel 123
Andr´es Alay´on Glazunov, Zhihua Lai and Jie Zhang

5.1 Introduction 123

5.2 Modelling Principles 124

5.3 Empirical Propagation Models 127

5.3.1 Path Loss Exponent Model 128

5.3.2 Path Loss Exponent Model with Mean Building Penetration Loss 128

5.3.3 Partition-Based Outdoor-to-Indoor Model 130

5.3.4 Path Loss Exponent Model with Building Penetration Loss 130

5.3.5 COST 231 Building Penetration Loss Model 131

5.3.6 Excess Path Loss Building Penetration Models 133

5.3.7 Extended COST 231 WI Building Penetration at the LOS Condition 134

5.3.8 WINNER II Outdoor-to-Indoor Path Loss Models 135

5.4 Deterministic Models 137

5.4.1 FDTD 138

5.4.2 Ray-Based Methods 138

5.4.3 Intelligent Ray Launching Algorithm (IRLA) 141

5.5 Hybrid Models 142

5.5.1 Antenna Radiation Pattern 142

5.5.2 Calibration 143

5.5.3 IRLA Case Study: INSA 144

5.5.4 IRLA Case Study: Xinghai 149

Acknowledgements 149

References 149

6 Vehicular Channels 153
Laura Bernad´o, Nicolai Czink, Thomas Zemen, Alexander Paier, Fredrik Tufvesson, Christoph Mecklenbr¨auker and Andreas F. Molisch

6.1 Introduction 153

6.2 Radio Channel Measurements 154

6.2.1 Channel Sounders 155

6.2.2 Vehicular Antennas 157

6.2.3 Vehicular Measurement Campaigns 158

6.3 Vehicular Channel Characterization 160

6.3.1 Time-Variability of the Channel 160

6.3.2 Time-Varying Vehicular Channel Parameters 166

6.3.3 Empirical Results 169

6.4 Channel Models for Vehicular Communications 171

6.4.1 Channel Modeling Techniques 171

6.4.2 Geometry-Based Stochastic Channel Modeling 173

6.4.3 Low-Complexity Geometry-Based Stochastic Channel Model Simulation 177

6.5 New Vehicular Communication Techniques 180

6.5.1 OFDM Physical (PHY) and Medium Access 180

6.5.2 Relaying Techniques 181

6.5.3 Cooperative Coding and Distributed Sensing 182

6.5.4 Outlook 182

References 182

7 Multi-User MIMO Channels 187
Fredrik Tufvesson, Katsuyuki Haneda and Veli-Matti Kolmonen

7.1 Introduction 187

7.2 Multi-User MIMO Measurements 188

7.2.1 General Information About Measurements 188

7.2.2 Measurement Techniques 189

7.2.3 Phase Noise 192

7.2.4 Measurement Antennas 192

7.2.5 Measurement Campaigns 193

7.3 Multi-User Channel Characterization 196

7.4 Multi-User Channel Models 200

7.4.1 Analytical Model 200

7.4.2 General Cluster Model 202

7.4.3 Particular Implementation of Cluster Models 206

References 210

8 Wideband Channels 215
Vit Sipal, David Edward and Ben Allen

8.1 Large Scale Channel Properties 216

8.1.1 Path Gain – Range Dependency 217

8.1.2 Path Gain – Frequency Dependency 217

8.2 Impulse Response of UWB Channel 219

8.2.1 Impulse Response According to IEEE802.15.4a 220

8.2.2 Impact of Antenna Impulse Response in Free Space 221

8.2.3 Manifestation of Antenna Impulse Response in Realistic Indoor Channels 222

8.2.4 New Channel Model For UWB 223

8.2.5 UWB Channel Impulse Response – Simplified Model for Practical Use 225

8.2.6 UWB Channel Impulse Response – Conclusion 225

8.3 Frequency Selective Fading in UWB Channels 226

8.3.1 Fade Depth Scaling 228

8.3.2 Probability Distribution Function of Fading 232

8.4 Multiple Antenna Techniques 239

8.4.1 Wideband Array Descriptors 239

8.4.2 Antenna Arrays – UWB OFDM Systems 241

8.5 Implications for LTE-A 243

References 244

9 Wireless Body Area Network Channels 247
Rob Edwards, Muhammad Irfan Khattak and Lei Ma

9.1 Introduction 247

9.2 Wearable Antennas 249

9.3 Analysis of Antennas Close to Human Skin 251

9.3.1 Complex Permittivity and Equivalent Conductivity of Medium 252

9.3.2 Properties of Human Body Tissue 253

9.3.3 Energy Loss in Biological Tissue 256

9.3.4 Body Effects on the Q Factor and Bandwidth of Wearable Antennas 256

9.4 A Survey of Popular On-Body Propagation Models 259

9.5 Antenna Implants-Possible Future Trends 263

9.6 Summary 265

References 265

Part III SIMULATION AND PERFORMANCE

10 Ray-Tracing Modeling 271
Yves Lostanlen and Thomas K¨urner

10.1 Introduction 271

10.2 Main Physical Phenomena Involved in Propagation 272

10.2.1 Basic Terms and Principles 273

10.2.2 Free Space Propagation 275

10.2.3 Reflection and Transmission 275

10.2.4 Diffraction 276

10.2.5 Scattering 277

10.3 Incorporating the Influence of Vegetation 277

10.3.1 Modeling Diffraction Over the Tree Canopy 278

10.3.2 Modeling Tree Shadowing 278

10.3.3 Modeling Diffuse Scattering from Trees 278

10.4 Ray-Tracing Methods 280

10.4.1 Modeling of the Environment 280

10.4.2 Geometric Computation of the Ray Trajectories 281

10.4.3 Direct Method or Ray-Launching 282

10.4.4 Image Method Ray-Tracing 283

10.4.5 Acceleration Techniques 284

10.4.6 Hybrid Techniques 286

10.4.7 Determination of the Electromagnetic Field Strength and Space-Time Outputs 287

10.4.8 Extension to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Channel Modeling 287

References 289

11 Finite-Difference Modeling 293
Guillaume de la Roche

11.1 Introduction 293

11.2 Models for Solving Maxwell’s Equations 294

11.2.1 FDTD 295

11.2.2 ParFlow 296

11.3 Practical Use of FD Methods 298

11.3.1 Comparison with Ray Tracing 298

11.3.2 Complexity Reduction 299

11.3.3 Calibration 300

11.3.4 Antenna Pattern Effects 301

11.3.5 3D Approximation 302

11.4 Results 303

11.4.1 Path Loss Prediction 303

11.4.2 Fading Prediction 305

11.5 Perspectives for Finite Difference Models 308

11.5.1 Extension to 3D Models 308

11.5.2 Combination with Ray Tracing Models 309

11.5.3 Application to Wideband Channel Modeling 314

11.6 Summary and Perspectives 314

Acknowledgements 314

References 314

12 Propagation Models for Wireless Network Planning 317
Thomas K¨urner and Yves Lostanlen

12.1 Geographic Data for RNP 317

12.1.1 Terminology 318

12.1.2 Production Techniques 319

12.1.3 Specific Details Required for the Propagation Modeling 320

12.1.4 Raster Multi-Resolution 321

12.1.5 Raster-Vector Multi-Resolution 322

12.2 Categorization of Propagation Models 322

12.2.1 Site-General Path Loss Models 323

12.2.2 Site-Specific Path Loss and Channel Models 323

12.3 Empirical Models 325

12.3.1 Lee’s Model 325

12.3.2 Erceg’s Model 325

12.4 Semi-Empirical Models for Macro Cells 326

12.4.1 A General Formula for Semi-Empirical Models for Macro Cells 327

12.4.2 COST231-Walfisch-Ikegami-Model 330

12.4.3 Other Models 332

12.5 Deterministic Models for Urban Areas 332

12.5.1 Waveguiding in Urban Areas 332

12.5.2 Transitions between Heterogeneous Environments 333

12.5.3 Penetration Inside Buildings 333

12.5.4 Main Principles of Operational Deterministic Models 333

12.5.5 Outdoor-to-Indoor Techniques 339

12.5.6 Calibration of Parameters 339

12.6 Accuracy of Propagation Models for RNP 339

12.6.1 Measurement Campaign 340

12.6.2 Tuning (aka Calibration) Process 341

12.6.3 Model Accuracy 343

12.7 Coverage Probability 344

References 345

13 System-Level Simulations with the IMT-Advanced Channel Model 349
Jan Ellenbeck

13.1 Introduction 349

13.2 IMT-Advanced Simulation Guidelines 350

13.2.1 General System-Level Evaluation Methodology 350

13.2.2 System-Level Performance Metrics 352

13.2.3 Test Environment and Deployment Scenario Configurations 353

13.2.4 Antenna Modeling 356

13.3 The IMT-Advanced Channel Models 357

13.3.1 Large-Scale Link Properties 358

13.3.2 Initialization of Small-Scale Parameters 363

13.3.3 Coefficient Generation 364

13.3.4 Computationally Efficient Time Evolution of CIRs and CTFs 365

13.4 Channel Model Calibration 366

13.4.1 Large-Scale Calibration Metrics 367

13.4.2 Small-Scale Calibration Metrics 368

13.4.3 CIR and CTF Calibrations 370

13.5 Link-to-System Modeling for LTE-Advanced 371

13.5.1 System-Level Simulations vs. Link-Level Simulations 371

13.5.2 Modeling of MIMO Linear Receiver and Precoder Performance 374

13.5.3 Effective SINR Values 376

13.5.4 Block Error Modeling 377

13.6 3GPP LTE-Advanced System-Level Simulator Calibration 379

13.6.1 Downlink Simulation Assumptions 381

13.6.2 Uplink Simulation Assumptions 381

13.6.3 Simulator Calibration Results 382

13.7 Summary and Outlook 385

References 386

14 Channel Emulators for Emerging Communication Systems 389
Julian Webber

14.1 Introduction 389

14.2 Emulator Systems 390

14.3 Random Number Generation 391

14.3.1 Pseudo Random Noise Generator (PRNG) 392

14.3.2 Gaussian Look-Up-Table 392

14.3.3 Sum of Uniform (SoU) Distribution 392

14.3.4 Box-Muller 393

14.4 Fading Generators 394

14.4.1 Gaussian I.I.D. 395

14.4.2 Modified Jakes’ Model 396

14.4.3 Zheng Model 396

14.4.4 Random Walk Model 397

14.4.5 Ricean K-Factor 398

14.4.6 Correlation 399

14.5 Channel Convolution 401

14.6 Emulator Development 403

14.7 Example Transceiver Applications for Emerging Systems 403

14.7.1 MIMO-OFDM 403

14.7.2 Single Carrier Systems 405

14.8 Summary 407

References 408

15 MIMO Over-the-Air Testing 411
Andr´es Alay´on Glazunov, Veli-Matti Kolmonen and Tommi Laitinen

15.1 Introduction 411

15.1.1 Problem Statement 412

15.1.2 General Description of OTA Testing 413

15.2 Channel Modelling Concepts 414

15.2.1 Geometry-Based Modelling 416

15.2.2 Correlation-Based Modelling 418

15.3 DUTs and Usage Definition 418

15.4 Figures-of-Merit for OTA 419

15.5 Multi-Probe MIMO OTA Testing Methods 421

15.5.1 Multi-Probe Systems 421

15.5.2 Channel Synthesis 422

15.5.3 Field Synthesis 423

15.5.4 Two Examples of Field Synthesis Methods 426

15.5.5 Compensation of Near-Field Effects of Probes and Range Reflections 428

15.6 Other MIMO OTA Testing Methods 429

15.6.1 Reverberation Chambers 429

15.6.2 Two-Stage Method 436

15.7 Future Trends 437

References 437

16 Cognitive Radio Networks: Sensing, Access, Security 443
Ghazanfar A. Safdar

16.1 Introduction 443

16.2 Cognitive Radio: A Definition 443

16.2.1 Cognitive Radio and Spectrum Management 444

16.2.2 Cognitive Radio Networks 446

16.2.3 Cognitive Radio and OSI 447

16.3 Spectrum Sensing in CRNs 448

16.3.1 False Alarm and Missed Detection 449

16.3.2 Spectrum Sensing Techniques 450

16.3.3 Types of Spectrum Sensing 451

16.4 Spectrum Assignment–Medium Access Control in CRNs 452

16.4.1 Based on Channel Access 452

16.4.2 Based on Usage of Common Control Channel 453

16.4.3 CR Medium Access Control Protocols 455

16.5 Security in Cognitive Radio Networks 461

16.5.1 Security in CRNs: CCC Security Framework 463

16.5.2 Security in CRNs: CCC Security Framework Steps 466

16.6 Applications of CRNs 468

16.6.1 Commercial Applications 468

16.6.2 Military Applications 468

16.6.3 Public Safety Applications 468

16.6.4 CRNs and LTE 469

16.7 Summary 470

Acknowledgements 470

References 470

17 Antenna Design for Small Devices 473
Tim Brown

17.1 Antenna Fundamentals 474

17.1.1 Directivity, Efficiency and Gain 475

17.1.2 Impedance and Reflection Coefficient 476

17.2 Figures of Merit and their Impact on the Propagation Channel 477

17.2.1 Coupling and S-Parameters 477

17.2.2 Polarization 479

17.2.3 Mean Effective Gain 480

17.2.4 Channel Requirements for MIMO 482

17.2.5 Branch Power Ratio 482

17.2.6 Correlation 483

17.2.7 Multiplexing Efficiency 484

17.3 Challenges in Mobile Terminal Antenna Design 484

17.4 Multiple-Antenna Minaturization Techniques 485

17.4.1 Folded Antennas 486

17.4.2 Ferrite Antennas 487

17.4.3 Neutralization Line 488

17.4.4 Laptop Antennas 489

17.5 Multiple Antennas with Multiple Bands 489

17.6 Multiple Users and Antenna Effects 491

17.7 Small Cell Antennas 492

17.8 Summary 492

References 492

18 Statistical Characterization of Antennas in BANs 495
Carla Oliveira, Michal Mackowiak and Luis M. Correia

18.1 Motivation 495

18.2 Scenarios 496

18.3 Concepts 498

18.4 Body Coupling: Theoretical Models 500

18.4.1 Elementary Source Over a Circular Cylinder 500

18.4.2 Elementary Source Over an Elliptical Cylinder 505

18.5 Body Coupling: Full Wave Simulations 508

18.5.1 Radiation Pattern Statistics for a Static Body 508

18.5.2 Radiation Pattern Statistics for a Dynamic Body 511

18.6 Body Coupling: Practical Experiments 513

18.7 Correlation Analysis for BANs 517

18.7.1 On-Body Communications 517

18.7.2 Off-Body Communications 520

18.8 Summary 522

Acknowledgements 523

References 523

Index 525

Dr. Guillaume de la Roche, University of Bedfordshire, UK
Guillaume de la Roche received the Dipl.-Ing. in telecommunication from the School of Chemistry Physics and Electronics (CPE) Lyon, France, an M.S. degree in signal processing (2003) and a Ph.D. degree in wireless communication (2007) from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA), Lyon, France.

Dr. Andres Alayon-Glazunov, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Andres Alayon-Glazunov obtained the M.Sc. (Engineer-Researcher) degree in Physical Engineering from Saint Petersburg’s State Polytechnical University, Russia, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Lund University, Sweden, during 1988-1994 and 2006-2009, respectively.

Prof. Ben Allen, University of Bedfordshire, UK
Ben Allen received his PhD from the University of Bristol in 2001. In 2002 he joined Tait Electronics Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand, before becoming a Research Fellow with the Centre for Telecommunications Research, King's College London.



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