@inproceedings{121d6942a885442c8fcd24496bdbb566,
title = "Experimental characterization and modeling of shadow fading correlation for relaying systems",
abstract = "A multi-link measurement campaign with relays was carried out. The shadowing cross-correlations between a BS-MS (Base Station to Mobile Station) link and a RS-MS (Relay Station to Mobile Station) link or between two RS-MS links were experimentally characterized. The correlation coefficients were found to vary from -0.04 to 0.57. Furthermore, based on the significantly large amount of measurement samples, the shadow fading angular properties were examined. It was observed that the correlation of 0.5 was found when the angle θ seen from MS to the transmitters is smaller than 10 degrees. Although correlations observed with the angle θ higher than 10 degrees present different angular dependences, their coefficients are minor and considered as negligible. This result indicates that a correlation coefficient of 0.5 should be taken into account in analysis tools for 0-10 degree angular sample groups. A simple uncorrelated shadow fading model for signals from different transmitters can be used for the other cases.",
keywords = "Relay, propagation, shadow fading correlation",
author = "Chu, \{Quang Hien\} and Conrat, \{Jean Marc\} and Cousin, \{Jean Christophe\}",
year = "2011",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1109/VETECF.2011.6093006",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781424483273",
series = "IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
booktitle = "2011 IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference Fall, VTC Fall 2011 - Proceedings",
note = "74th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2011-Fall ; Conference date: 05-09-2011 Through 08-09-2011",
}