Modeling the evolution of number of clusters in indoor environments

Juho Poutanen*, Katsuyuki Haneda, Jussi Salmi, Veli Matti Kolmonen, Pertti Vainikainen

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Abstract

In cluster-based channel models, the number of multipath clusters is an essential parameter. In order to model dynamic channels in a realistic way, it is necessary to investigate the evolution of the number of clusters as a function of the location of the terminals in addition to the average or instantaneous number of clusters. In this paper the number of clusters is studied by analyzing data from nine indoor dynamic double-directional measurements. In addition, the lifetimes of individual clusters are analyzed, and the corresponding radii of the visibility regions are extracted. The evolution of the total number of active clusters was modeled by a Markov chain. The modeling results revealed that the number of clusters is larger in line-of-sight (LOS) than in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios, and that the radii of the visibility regions are smaller in NLOS than in LOS. Accordingly, the number of active clusters changes more rapidly in NLOS than in LOS scenarios.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuCAP 2010 - The 4th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
Publication statusPublished - 2010
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventEuropean Conference on Antennas and Propagation - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 12 Apr 201016 Apr 2010
Conference number: 4

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Conference on Antennas and Propagation
Abbreviated titleEuCAP
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period12/04/201016/04/2010

Keywords

  • Channel modeling
  • Multipath clusters
  • Visibility region

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