Frequency-dependence of channel delay spread in an outdoor environment

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Abstract

Millimeter-Wave (mmW) communication systems, capable of achieving high data rates thanks to the large bandwidth in this frequency range, are a promising 5G technology. Studies in this paper investigate the radio propagation channel at 3, 17 and 60 GHz in an Outdoor environment. Measurements were conducted using a wideband channel sounder to derive channel delay spread (DS). Results do not indicate a clear trend on the behavior of the DS with regards to the frequency. This disagrees in some way with the 3GPP TR 38.900 channel model findings which support a clear decreasing trend of this parameter as the frequency increases. At 60 GHz, the channel DS was computed with and without compensation of atmospheric oxygen absorption. It was found that this phenomenon has a minor impact on the measurement results. Its compensation does not change the main conclusions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications
Subtitle of host publicationEngaged Citizens and their New Smart Worlds, PIMRC 2017 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538635315
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event28th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 2017 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: 8 Oct 201713 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC
Volume2017-October

Conference

Conference28th Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 2017
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period8/10/1713/10/17

Keywords

  • Channel measurements
  • Delay Spread
  • Frequency-dependence
  • Millimeter-Wave
  • Outdoor

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