Title :
On the capacity formula for multiple input-multiple output wireless channels: a geometric interpretation
Author :
Driessen, Peter F. ; Foschini, G.J.
Author_Institution :
Victoria Univ., BC, Canada
Abstract :
The capacity of multiple input, multiple output wireless channels is computed for Ricean channels. The novelty is a geometrical (ray-tracing) interpretation of the MIMO channel capacity formula to find array geometries which greatly enhance channel capacity compared to SISO systems
Keywords :
MIMO systems; Rician channels; antenna arrays; channel capacity; radio links; ray tracing; LOS channels; LOS link; MIMO channel capacity formula; Rician channels; SISO systems; array geometry; geometric interpretation; multiple input-multiple output wireless channels; ray-tracing; Antennas and propagation; Bandwidth; Channel capacity; Computer vision; Linear antenna arrays; MIMO; Ray tracing; Receiving antennas; Transfer functions; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1999. ICC '99. 1999 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5284-X
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1999.765497
