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Model Tuning Imp
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suneethachintala@yahoo.com
surech_kutcherlapati@yahoo.co.in
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Department of ECE, BITS, Visakhapatnam, A.P. INDIA
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subrahmanyambehara@gmail.com
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Abstract
This paper deals with comparison of SPM
(Standard propagation models) used in many planning
tools such as Atoll, Asset and Planet for several wireless
telecommunication standards and
SUI (Stanford
University Interim) Radio Propagation Model
compared with many conventional models like COST
231 model, HATA, Okumura model and Ericsson 9999
model for the upcoming 4th Generation mobile network
known as LTE. Radio Propagation model is intended
for knowing cell radius which is a very important factor
during planning phase of network deployment. Cell
radius directly depends on Path loss generated by
different propagation scenarios which are modeled
using different Propagation models. Present work
makes a comparative analysis through design of
mathematical modeling of all the above mentioned
propagation models using Matlab. Frequency bands
considered are for Asia taken as 1800MHZ and
2100MHz. SPM has given the least Path loss for
different areas such as URBAN,SUBURBAN,RURAL
compared with all other propagation Models.
Keywords: Long Term Evolution, Standard Propagation
Model, Stanford University Interim Radio Propagation
Model
I INTRODUCTION
Long Term Evolution, LTE is a standard
for wireless communication of high-speed data for
mobile phones and data terminals. It is based on
the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network
technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using
a different radio interface together with core network
improvements. LTE technology is a third option
worth considering two technology options 3G and
WiMAX to support mobile broadband., as it may
provide operators with better performance at a lower
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Region
North America
Europe
Asia
Australia
Frequency Bands
700/800
and
1700/1900 MHz
800, 900, 1800, 2600 MHz
1800 and 2600 MHz in Asia
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II RADIO PROPAGATION MODELS
Radio planning tools have interfaces for
external propagation prediction models, and a large
number of different propagation models are
commercially available. Radio planning tools also
have internal propagation models.
The internal models that are used in cellular
network planning are typically based on the
Okumura-Hata (O-H) formulas. For a given
frequency band, the Okumura-Hata formulas are
simple functions of distance, but the effect of the
digital map is included by adding antenna height,
diffraction and clutter corrections into the basic
Okumura-Hata loss. The exact implementation of the
antenna height, diffraction and clutter corrections as
well as other possible adjustments varies from one
planning tool to another.
To find an accurate model for propagation
losses is a leading issue when planning a mobile
radio network.
Two strategies for predicting
propagation losses are in use these days: one is to
derive an empirical propagation model from
measurement data and the other is to use a
deterministic propagation model.
2.1 Standard Propagation Model
Propagation models in Asset and Atoll are
based on Okumura-Hata models which support
frequencies higher than 1500 MHz. These models in
Asset and Atoll are termed as standard propagation
models. Standard Propagation Model (SPM) is based
on empirical formulas and a set of parameters are set
to their default values[1]. However, they can be
adjusted to tune the propagation model according to
actual propagation conditions.
SPM is based on the following formula[1]
= 1 + 2 + 3 ) +
4
+5
(
+ 6 +
-------------(1)
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Where,
1 = frequency constant .
2 = Distance attenuation constant .
d =distance between the receiver and transmitter (m).
3 , 4 = Correction coefficient of height of mobile
station antenna
Diffractiion loss: loss due to diffraction over an
obstructed path (dB).
5 , 6 = Correction coefficient of height of base
station antenna.
= correction coefficient of clutter
attenuation, the signal strength of a given
point is modified according to the clutter class at
this point and is irrelevant to the
clutter class in the transmission path. All losses in
the transmission path are included in
the median loss.
hm , hb = effective height of antenna in mobile
station and base station respectively,
unit: m
In radio transmissions, the value of K varies
according to terrains, features and environment of
cities.
= ().
f(clutter)= average of weighted losses due to clutter.
Table 2.1 K-Parameters for a Metropolitan City in India(Asia)
K
Values
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
Kclutter
Dense
Urban
16.375
48
5.83
0.8
-6.55
0
1
Urban
17.575
45.9
5.83
0.8
-6.55
0
1
Suburban
17.675
44.9
5.83
0.8
-6.55
0
1
Rural
5.275
48
5.83
0.8
-6.55
0
1
High
ways
26.625
40.1
5.83
0.8
-6.55
0
1
Parameters
a
b (1/m)
c (m)
Terrain A
4.6
0.0075
12.6
Terrain B
4
0.0065
17.1
Terrain C
3.6
0.005
20
2000
dB
for
rural
and
suburban
environments(Terrain A & B) and 6.6 dB for urban
environment (Terrain C).
2.3 Free Space Loss Model
In telecommunication, free-space path loss
(FSPL) is the loss in signal strength of an
electromagnetic wave that would result from a lineof-sight path through free space (usually air), with no
obstacles nearby to cause reflection or diffraction. It
does not include factors such as the gain of the
antennas used at the transmitter and receiver, nor any
loss associated with hardware imperfections. A
discussion of these losses may be found in the article
on link budget.
Free-space path loss formula
Free-space path loss is proportional to the
square of the distance between the transmitter and
receiver, and also proportional to the square of the
frequency of the radio signal.
The basic equation is () = 4/ 2 -----(11)
FSPL(dB)= 32.44+ 20 log 10(d) + 20 log10(f) --(12)
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ht hb
hb
for ht>hb
Kf=4 + k
924
Here, K=0.7 for suburban centers and 1.5 for
metropolitan centers.
2.6 Ericsson 9999 Model
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Area/paramete
rs
urban
suburban
rural
ao
a1
a2
a3
36.2
30.2
43.2
0
45.9
5
68.9
3
100.
6
1
2
1
2
1
2
0.
1
0.
1
0.
1
S.No
1
2
3
4
5
6
Parameter
Operating Frequencies(LTE Asia)
Distance of operation
Base Station Heights (Urban,Sub-Urban & Rural)
End User Equipment Height(Mobile station Height)
NLOS Parameters
LOS Parameters
1.
2.
3.
The empirical formulas of path loss
calculation as described in the earlier section are used
and the path loss is plotted against the distance for
different frequencies & different BS heights. Figure 2
& Figure 3 shows the path loss for SUI model for
Value(Units)
1900 & 2100 MHz
0-30 KM
30 m
3m
Diffraction loss,clutter
K4=0
Observations:
SPM model has the lowest path loss in all
types of environments for 2100 MHz. shown
in Fig.1,Fig.3,Fig.5.
SPM model has the lowest path loss in all
types of environments for 1900 MHz.
shown in Fig.2,Fig.4 & Fig.6
SUI model has a consistent path loss in all
types of environments but higher
when compared with SPM
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Loss/Areas
Free
Space
Loss
COST-231
HATA
COST-231 W I
ERICSSON
9999
SUI
SPM
Frequency
MHz
2100
1900
2100
1900
2100
1900
2100
1900
2100
1900
2100
URBAN
SUBURBAN
RURAL
98.895-128.4368
98.0251-27.5675
138.8196- 190.8510
137.34-189.3775
130.9086 - 297.8233
128.5657-95.4804
145.4490 -190.2762
143- 188.5502
127.2581 - 188.0663
126.128-186.9362
76.0901 -193.1187
98.8944 - 128.4368
98.0251-27.5675
133.7298 -185.7611
132.336-184.3672
122.1332 -178.2638
120.9496-77.0802
131.6178 -233.6540
130.0996-32.1357
101.61 - 166.6540
100.331-164.9555
45.1728 - 97.2042
98.8944 -128.4368
98.0251-27.5675
133.7298 -185.7611
132.336-184.3672
109.0444 - 147.4495
108.175-146.5802
134.3678 -283.1844
132.85-281.6662
124.8581 - 185.6663
123.728-184.5362
52.773 138.926
1900
75.220 - 192.2494
44.3035-96.3348
51.903-138.056
Fig.1 Urban-2100MHz
Fig.3 Suburban-2100MHz
Fig.2 Urban-1900MHz
Fig.4 Suburban-2100MHz
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[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
Fig.5 Rural-2100MHz
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
Fig.6 Rural-1900MHz
VI CONCLUSION
Standard
propagation
model
has
considerably good in terms of path loss in all the
terrains such as Urban, Suburban and Rural for both
1900 and 2100 MHz that can be used for LTE in
asia.SPM has shown the superior performance over
all other radio propagation models. Current planning
tools which are using the SPM as the propagation
model can be used for planning of the LTE network
deployment. Experimental procedures need to be
further made to this simulation and results are to be
adopted for planning of LTE in Asia.. Current
simulation is based on a metropolitan city in India
and Path loss is calculated on a generalized basis.
Stringent Experimental procedures are to be adopted
for calculating K-Values for location of interest and
to be incorporated for SPM for obtaining Path Loss.
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