Title :
Effect of far scatterer clusters in MIMO outdoor channel models
Author :
Molisch, Andreas F.
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Electr. Res. Labs, Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We consider the clustering structure of wireless MIMO channels, and the impact that multiple clusters have on the performance of MIMO systems. We show that multiple clusters frequently occur in urban environments. We then proceed to demonstrate that a channel with multiple scatterer clusters behaves differently than a channel with one cluster and the same rms angular spread. The differences are quantified in terms of correlation coefficients, information-theoretic capacity, and interference-suppression capabilities. This demonstrates the necessity of correctly taking into account the clustering structure.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; MIMO systems; channel capacity; correlation theory; electromagnetic wave scattering; interference suppression; radiofrequency interference; MIMO outdoor channel models; clustering structure; correlation coefficients; far scatterer cluster effect; information-theoretic capacity; interference-suppression capabilities; multiple clusters; rms angular spread; urban environments; wireless MIMO channels; Delay; Directive antennas; Fading; Interference; MIMO; Multiaccess communication; Rayleigh scattering; Receiving antennas; Standardization; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 2003. VTC 2003-Spring. The 57th IEEE Semiannual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7757-5
DOI :
10.1109/VETECS.2003.1207599