Rain attenuation studies on path reduction factor for tropical terrestrial link

Author(s):  
Kesavan Ulaganathen ◽  
A.R Tharek ◽  
A.R Sharulkamal
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1907-1915
Author(s):  
M. Rashid ◽  
Jafri Din

Millimeter-wave will be the strong contender for the terrestrial link using for 5G networks. So it is imperative to examine these frequency bands to ensure the uninterrupted services when 5G network is connected in tropical regions. A critical challenge of link-budgeting in mm-wave 5G networks is the precise estimation of rain attenuation for short-path links. The difficulties are further intensified in the tropical areas where the rainfall rate is very high. Different models are proposed to predict rain attenuation, however recent measurements show huge discrepancies with predictions for shorter links at mm-wave. The path reduction factor is the main parameter in the prediction model for predicting total attenuation from specific rain attenuation. This study investigates four path reduction factor models for the prediction of rain attenuation. A comparison was made between these models based on rain attenuation data measured at 26 GHz at 300 m and 1.3 km links in Malaysia. All models are found to predict rain attenuation at a 1.3 km link with minimum errors, while tremendous discrepancies are observed for 300 m link. Hence it is highly recommended to further investigate the reduction factor model for shorter links less than 1 km


Author(s):  
J.M. Mom ◽  
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S.S. Tyokighir ◽  
G.A. Igwue ◽  
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Performance evaluation of the ITU-R. P.530-17, Ghiani and Budalal model are considered for this work. It is found that the predicted values from the ITU-R and Ghiani distance factor models are seen to gradually decrease with an increase in path length for distances below 1km. Results further suggest that for a link length of 300 m, the Ghiani model predicts a 0.2499 dB (1.059 w) to 0.3273 dB (1.078 w) precipitation loss across all four (4) stations. For the ITU-R. P.530-17 model, a 3.4741 dB (2.225 w) to 5.329 dB (3.411 w) precipitation loss is estimated across all stations while the Budalal model estimated a 2.8608 dB (1.932 w) to 4.6250 dB (2.901 w) precipitation loss across all stations. The ITU-R. P.530-17, Ghiani and Budalal model further suggest a precipitation loss in the Received Signal Strength (RSS) of a typical 5G base station operating in the four (4) stations considered to be at least -9.4733 dBm, -8.8601 dBm, and -6.2489 dBm respectively. Generally, all models are found to predict rain attenuation and distance factor values with disparities especially for link lengths above 300 m. Further research is recommended on the models for accurate prediction and improve agreement with measured values.


2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (1(I)) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Gadenin

The cycle configuration at two-frequency loading regimes depends on the number of parameters including the absolute values of the frequencies and amplitudes of the low-frequency and high-frequency loads added during this mode, the ratio of their frequencies and amplitudes, as well as the phase shift between these harmonic components, the latter having a significant effect only with a small ratio of frequencies. Presence of such two-frequency regimes or service loading conditions for parts of machines and structures schematized by them can significantly reduce their endurance. Using the results of experimental studies of changes in the endurance of a two-frequency loading of specimens of cyclically stable, cyclically softened and cyclically hardened steels under rigid conditions we have shown that decrease in the endurance under the aforementioned conditions depends on the ratio of frequencies and amplitudes of operation low-frequency low-cycle and high-frequency vibration stresses, and, moreover, the higher the level of the ratios of amplitudes and frequencies of those stacked harmonic processes of loading the greater the effect. It is shown that estimation of such a decrease in the endurance compared to a single frequency loading equal in the total stress (strains) amplitudes can be carried out using an exponential expression coupling those endurances through a parameter (reduction factor) containing the ratio of frequencies and amplitudes of operation cyclic loads and characteristic of the material. The reduction is illustrated by a set of calculation-experimental curves on the corresponding diagrams for each of the considered types of materials and compared with the experimental data.


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