Multipath propagation model for line-of-sight street microcells in urban area

2000 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 422-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ichitsubo ◽  
T. Furuno ◽  
T. Taga ◽  
R. Kawasaki
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Multipath Propagation ◽  
Propagation Model ◽  
Line Of Sight

scholarly journals A Novel Target-Height Estimation Approach Using Radar-Wave Multipath Propagation for Automotive Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Amir Laribi ◽  
Markus Hahn ◽  
Jürgen Dickmann ◽  
Christian Waldschmidt
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Multipath Propagation ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Propagation Model ◽  
Target Range ◽  
Target Height ◽  
Height Estimation ◽  
Range Resolution ◽  
Novel Target ◽  
Radar Wave

Abstract. This paper introduces a novel target height estimation approach using a Frequency Modulation Continuous Wave (FMCW) automotive radar. The presented algorithm takes advantage of radar wave multipath propagation to measure the height of objects in the vehicle surroundings. A multipath propagation model is presented first, then a target height is formulated using geometry, based on the presented propagation model. It is then shown from Sensor-Target geometry that height estimation of targets is highly dependent on the radar range resolution, target range and target height. The high resolution algorithm RELAX is discussed and applied to collected raw data to enhance the radar range resolution capability. This enables a more accurate height estimation especially for low targets. Finally, the results of a measurement campaign using corner reflectors at different heights are discussed to show that target heights can be very accurately resolved by the proposed algorithm and that for low targets an average mean height estimation error of 0.03 m has been achieved by the proposed height finding algorithm.

scholarly journals Target Detection in Low Grazing Angle with Adaptive OFDM Radar

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Yang Xia ◽  
Zhiyong Song ◽  
Zaiqi Lu ◽  
Hao Wu ◽  
Qiang Fu
Keyword(s):  
Target Detection ◽  
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing ◽  
Multipath Propagation ◽  
Random Phase ◽  
Grazing Angle ◽  
Detection Performance ◽  
Propagation Model ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Multipath Effect ◽  
Adaptive Ofdm

Multipath effect is the main factor of deteriorating target detection performance in low grazing angle scenario, which results from reflections on the ground/sea surface. Amplitudes of the received signals fluctuate acutely due to the random phase variations of reflected signals along different paths; thereby the performances of target detection and tracking are heavily influenced. This paper deals with target detection in low grazing angle scenario with orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radar. Realistic physical and statistical effects are incorporated into the multipath propagation model. By taking advantage of multipath propagation that provides spatial diversity of radar system and frequency diversity of OFDM waveform, we derive a detection method based on generalized likelihood ratio test (GLRT). Then, we propose an algorithm to optimally design the transmitted subcarrier weights to improve the detection performance. Simulation results show that the detection performance can be improved due to the multipath effect and adaptive OFDM waveform design.

scholarly journals A Ray-Tracing Technique to Characterize GPS Multipath in the Frequency Domain

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen S. Gowdayyanadoddi ◽  
James T. Curran ◽  
Ali Broumandan ◽  
Gérard Lachapelle
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Ray Tracing ◽  
Multipath Propagation ◽  
Doppler Frequency ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Frequency Difference ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Gps Measurements ◽  
Sources Of Error ◽  
Non Line Of Sight

Multipath propagation is one of the major sources of error in GPS measurements. In this research, a ray-tracing technique is proposed to study the frequency domain characteristics of multipath propagation. The Doppler frequency difference, also known as multipath phase rate and fading frequency, between direct (line-of-sight, LOS) and reflected (non-line-of-sight, NLOS) signals is studied as a function of satellite elevation and azimuth, as well as distance between the reflector and the static receiver. The accuracy of the method is verified with measured Doppler differences from real data collected in a downtown environment. The use of ray-tracing derived predicted Doppler differences in a receiver, as a means of alleviating the multipath induced errors in the measurement, is presented and discussed.

Multipath propagation in line-of-sight links

1979 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 209 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Boithias
Keyword(s):  
Multipath Propagation ◽  
Line Of Sight

Performances of Non-Line-of-Sight Ultraviolet Multi-Scatter Propagation for Noncoplanar Geometries

2012 ◽  
Vol 571 ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Yi Nan Tang ◽  
Xiao Ping Xie ◽  
Wei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Monte Carlo Method ◽  
Impulse Response ◽  
Mathematical Description ◽  
Pulse Width ◽  
Path Loss ◽  
Propagation Model ◽  
Line Of Sight ◽  
Non Line Of Sight

A multi-scatter propagation model based on Monte Carlo method is presented. This model can be applied to all the geometries, including coplanar or noncoplanar scenario. The mathematical description of this model is deduced. We obtain the spatial positions of photon with three Cartesian coordinates after each propagation step and the received judgment conditions. Employing a photon tracing technique, Monte Carlo simulation is performed to investigate the signal impulse response and the path loss. The results indicate that, when the off-axis angle increases, the amplitude of the impulse response decreases, while the path loss increases. In addition, it is observed that the pulse width increases with the off-axis angle.

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