Hata Okumura model for outdoor propagation

Outdoor propagation models involve estimation of propagation loss over irregular terrains such as mountainous regions, simple curved earth profile, etc., with obstacles like trees and buildings. All such models predict the received signal strength at a particular distance or on a small sector. These models vary in approach, accuracy and complexity. Hata Okumura model is … Read more

Large scale propagation models – an introduction

Radio propagation models play an important role in designing a communication system for real world applications. Propagation models are instrumental in predicting the behavior of a communication system over different environments. This chapter is aimed at providing the ideas behind the simulation of some of the subtopics in large scale propagation models, such as, free … Read more

Log Distance Path Loss or Log Normal Shadowing Model

Log distance path loss model Log distance path loss model is an extension to the Friis free space model. It is used to predict the propagation loss for a wide range of environments, whereas, the Friis free space model is restricted to unobstructed clear path between the transmitter and the receiver. The model encompasses random … Read more

Friis Free Space Propagation Model

Friis free space propagation model is used to model the line-of-sight (LOS) path loss incurred in a free space environment, devoid of any objects that create absorption, diffraction, reflections, or any other characteristic-altering phenomenon to a radiated wave. It is valid only in the far field region of the transmitting antenna [1] and is based … Read more