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Analysis and Optimization of Empirical Path Loss Models and Shadowing Effects for the Tampa Bay Area in the 2.6 GHz Band

This thesis analyzes the wireless propagation modeling of a 2.6 GHz band channel around the Tampa Bay area. Different empirical models are compared against measured data, and an adapted model, specific for the Tampa Bay area, is presented that builds on the accuracy of existing models. The effects of the propagation characteristics along bridges are also discussed, and a two-slope model is presented. The proposed models are based on a simple linear regression method, and statistical tests are evaluated for reliability thereof. The analysis also investigates the statistical properties of shadowing effects imposed on the wireless channel. The spatial correlation properties of shadowing effects are investigated in detail, and an extension of existing correlation models for shadowing effects is suggested where the correlation properties are studied in different distance ranges rather than the whole service coverage area.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:USF/oai:scholarcommons.usf.edu:etd-1190
Date21 March 2008
CreatorsCosta, Julio C
PublisherScholar Commons
Source SetsUniversity of South Flordia
Detected LanguageEnglish
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SourceGraduate Theses and Dissertations
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