First-Order Statistics Prediction for a Propagation Channel of Arbitrary Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbits

A method enabling the prediction of first-order statistics of received signal level for arbitrary non-geostationary satellite orbits based on a reference dataset for a wide range of elevation angles is introduced for azimuth-independent scenarios and high elevation angles. The method is further validated by experimental data obtained during measurements performed at a frequency of 2.0 GHz at two scenarios at Stromovka Park in Prague, the Czech Republic, in August 2013 and March 2014. An excellent match between the predicted and actual cumulative distribution functions of received signal levels was identified for both scenarios

Seasonal Variations of Polarization Diversity Gain in a Vegetated Area considering High Elevation Angles and a Nomadic User

Seasonal variations of the polarization diversity gain are addressed for a nomadic user in a vegetated area taking high elevation angles and nongeostationary satellites into consideration. Corresponding experimental data were obtained at a frequency of 2.0 GHz at Stromovka Park in Prague, the Czech Republic, within the full in-leaf and out-of-leaf periods of 2013 and 2014, respectively. By detecting copolarized and cross-polarized components of the transmitted left- and right-handed circularly polarized signals, the corresponding diversity gain was obtained for multiple-input single-output (MISO), single-input multiple-output (SIMO), and combined MISO/SIMO cases. It was found that tree defoliation results in a significant decrease of the polarization diversity gain achieved for low time percentages in particular scenarios

Clutter Loss Modelling for Low Elevation Link Scenarios

An analysis of the accuracy of several deterministic and semideterministic propagation models related to calculating clutter loss for low elevation links is presented. Predictions are compared with measurements carried out at 2 GHz over three locations. By comparing prediction and measurement techniques, improved predictive capabilities of deterministic models are demonstrated and quantified in cases where a description of the propagation environment exists and an air-to-ground scenario is considered

Obrazovanje na području antena, rasprostiranja valova i mikrovalova

The paper is focused on teaching of »applied microwaves«. Attention is turned to antennas, but the same structure of education process is possible to apply for e.g. radio-wave propagation, microwaves, EMC, and other »electromagnetic topics« in their whole. The structure of the education is based on the appropriate amount of the theory followed by the computer simulations, the theoretical and engineering design and development, the measurement and final evaluation, which acts as the feedback between the initial goals and the final results. Important role of laboratory experiments based on flexible experimental set-ups is introduced and the possibility of distant (internet) laboratory excess is mentioned.Rad je usredotočen na učenje »primijenjenih mikrovalova«. Pozornost je okrenuta antenama, ali se ista struktura obrazovnog procesa može primijeniti na rasprostiranje radijskih valova, mikrovalove, elektromagnetsku kompatibilnost i druge elektromagnetske sadržaje. Struktura obrazovanja osniva se na odgovarajućoj teoriji popraćenoj simulacijama na računalu, teorijskom i inženjerskim proračunima i razvoju, mjerenjima i konačnoj provjeri, koja djeluje kao povratna veza između početnih ciljeva i konačnih rezultata. Utvrđena je važna uloga laboratorijskih eksperimenata temeljenih na fleksibilnim eksperimentalnim modelima i spomenuta mogućnost učenja na daljinu

A Survey of Air-to-Ground Propagation Channel Modeling for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly for small UAVs, due to their affordable prices, ease of availability, and ease of operability. Existing and future applications of UAVs include remote surveillance and monitoring, relief operations, package delivery, and communication backhaul infrastructure. Additionally, UAVs are envisioned as an important component of 5G wireless technology and beyond. The unique application scenarios for UAVs necessitate accurate air-to-ground (AG) propagation channel models for designing and evaluating UAV communication links for control/non-payload as well as payload data transmissions. These AG propagation models have not been investigated in detail when compared to terrestrial propagation models. In this paper, a comprehensive survey is provided on available AG channel measurement campaigns, large and small scale fading channel models, their limitations, and future research directions for UAV communication scenarios

Closed-Form Approximation for Parallel-Plate Waveguide Coefficients

Simple closed-form formulas for calculating coefficients of modes excited in a parallel-plate waveguide illuminated by a planar wave are presented. The mode-matching technique and Green’s formula are used to arrive at a matrix-based expression for waveguide coefficients calculation. Simplified solution to this matrix is proposed to derive approximate mode coefficient formulas in closed-form for both TE and TM polarization. The results are validated by numerical simulations and show good accuracy for all incidence angles and in broad frequency range

Diffraction Calculations and Measurements in Millimeter Frequency Band

The paper deals with a study of diffraction on dielectric wedge (building corner) in millimeter frequency band, both theoretically and experimentally, to provide knowledge support for ray tracing/launching calculations of MWS interference issues in urban areas. The main motivation was to find balance between reasonably reliable results and necessary demands on calculation complexity and input data accuracy. Verification of Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD) was made both for perfectly conducting and dielectric wedge-shaped obstacle. Comparisons of theoretical results and experimental measurement at millimeter waves in anechoic chamber are presented