Title :
Multi-mode FDTD simulations of indoor propagation including antenna properties
Author :
Lauer, A. ; Wolff, I. ; Bahr, A. ; Pamp, J. ; Kunisch, J. ; Wolff, I.
Author_Institution :
Duisburg Univ., Germany
Abstract :
Two dimensional finite difference timed domain (FDTD) methods have previously been used for indoor propagation calculations. The paper presents an extension to permit 2½ dimensional multi-mode simulations obtained by separation of the 3D YEE-FDTD-scheme. One of the benefits of this technique is its capability to take into account properties of arbitrary antennas. The method itself is derived and the underlying antenna model is explained. Results are presented and compared to those of measurements. The influence of antenna properties (such wire length and thickness of a dipole antenna) on the channel impulse response is shown in some practical simulation examples
Keywords :
antenna theory; dipole antennas; finite difference time-domain analysis; indoor radio; radiowave propagation; transient response; wire antennas; 2½ dimensional multi-mode simulations; 3D YEE-FDTD-scheme; antenna properties; arbitrary antennas; channel impulse response; dipole antenna; finite difference timed domain; indoor propagation; multi-mode FDTD simulations; wire length; Antenna measurements; Antennas and propagation; Finite difference methods; Floors; Length measurement; Receiving antennas; Thickness measurement; Time domain analysis; Transmitting antennas; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1995 IEEE 45th
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2742-X
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1995.504908
