Propagation Path Loss and Materials Insertion Loss in Indoor Environment at WiMAX Band of 3.3 to 3.6 GHz

TitlePropagation Path Loss and Materials Insertion Loss in Indoor Environment at WiMAX Band of 3.3 to 3.6 GHz
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsTaha-Ahmed, B., J. L. Masa-Campos, and J. M. Lalueza-Mayordomo
JournalWireless Personal Communication
Volume66
Pagination251 - 260
Date PublishedSep.
ISSN1022-0038
KeywordsIndoor propagation, Normal multipath induced fading, Rayleigh multipath induced fading, WiMAX
AbstractThe purpose of this study is to characterize the indoor channel for IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) at 3.3–3.6 GHz frequency. This work presents a channel model based on measurements conducted in commonly found scenarios in buildings. These scenarios include closed corridor, wide corridor and semi open corridor. Path loss equations are determined using log-distance path loss model and a Rayleigh multipath induced fading, Normal multipath induced fading or a combination of both. A numerical analysis of measurements in each scenario was conducted and the study determined equations that describe path loss for each scenario. Propagation loss is given for 300 MHz bandwidth. This work also represents the insertion loss of different materials and the obstruction loss due the existence of human beings between the transmitting antenna and the receiving one.
URLhttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11277-011-0335-2
DOI10.1007/s11277-011-0335-2