Abstract
In wireless channel measurements, the relatively weak cross-polarized multipath components (MPCs) are typically severely affected by the measurement noise level. As shown in this letter, the typical cross-polarization ratio (XPR) model parameter estimation, which ignores the existence of censored samples, may lead to significant errors. We demonstrate how to achieve accurate parameter estimates with a maximum likelihood estimator that properly takes into account both the measured XPRs and the censored samples. Also, a new XPR model is presented in which the average XPR is modeled as a function of the MPC excess loss. The new model is shown to be insensitive to the channel measurement noise level. A practical example with measured data in an indoor environment at 60 GHz demonstrates the utility of the approach.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 82-85 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS LETTERS |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 29 Nov 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2017 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- millimeter-wave propagation measurements
- cross-polarization ratio (XPR)
- maximum likelihood estimation
- channel characterization and modeling
- censored data
- radio propagation