Title :
Feed forward neural networks for path loss prediction in urban environment
Author :
Cerri, G. ; Cinalli, M. ; Michetti, F. ; Russo, P.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettromagnetismo e Bioingegneria, Univ. Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
Abstract :
A new method based on feed-forward neural networks for propagation loss prediction in urban environment is introduced in this paper. This method is particularly suited for application in mobile network planning.
Keywords :
backpropagation; feedforward neural nets; mobile radio; radiowave propagation; telecommunication computing; telecommunication network planning; feed-forward neural network; mobile network planning; propagation loss prediction; urban environment; Artificial neural networks; Attenuation; Feedforward neural networks; Feeds; Function approximation; Intelligent networks; Neural networks; Physical theory of diffraction; Propagation losses; Transmitters; 65; Neural network; path loss; urban environment;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2004.835252
