Statistical wireless channel propagation characteristics in underground mines at 900 MHz: A comparative analysis with indoor channels

Qaraqe K. A., Yarkan S., Güzelgöz S., ARSLAN H.

Ad Hoc Networks, cilt.11, sa.4, ss.1472-1483, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.adhoc.2011.01.015
  • Dergi Adı: Ad Hoc Networks
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1472-1483
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Antenna heights, Indoor, Path loss, Radio propagation, Statistical parameters, Underground mine
  • İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This work investigates the wideband characterization of radio propagation channel for an active, real underground mine environment. Important statistical parameters related to path loss, delay, and amplitude characteristics are extracted. Impact of different antenna heights on path loss exponent is investigated. The same measurement procedure is performed to extract the statistical characteristics of a university building due to the structural similarities between the two environments since both include long hallways, crosscuts, and turns. Based on the results, a comparative analysis is presented along with concluding remarks and future directions. © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.