Use of Weibull distribution for describing outdoor multipath fading

We introduce the Weibull distribution as an accurate and less complex description for the outdoor multipath fading channel than some of the existing models. Using the method of moments, we compare the Weibull distribution and other statistical models, such as the Rayleigh, Rice and Nakagami distributions, with experimental results taken in urban and suburban environments. Apart from introducing the Weibull distribution as a useful tool for describing outdoor multipath fading, we verify that, in many cases, the Rayleigh distribution is inadequate for describing the modern urban environment.