A measurement-based path loss model for wireless links in mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET) operating in the VHF and UHF band

For the development of future mobile-to-mobile communication systems, realistic channel models are required. Available models are aiming at broadcasting applications using high antenna towers and are therefore not applicable for mobile-to-mobile applications like mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET). In t...

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Main Authors: Fischer, J., Grossmann, M., Felber, W., Landmann, M., Heuberger, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Antenna measurements
Frequency measurement
Loss measurement
Predictive models
Radio transmitters
Receivers
UHF measurements
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Summary:For the development of future mobile-to-mobile communication systems, realistic channel models are required. Available models are aiming at broadcasting applications using high antenna towers and are therefore not applicable for mobile-to-mobile applications like mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET). In this paper, measurements of the path loss using car-mounted receiver and transmitter antennas are presented. Based on the measurement results, a new path loss model is proposed. It is shown that this model provides a more realistic prediction of the path loss for MANET systems in the VHF and UHF band than the widely used Okumura-Hata model.
DOI:10.1109/APWC.2012.6324919