Title :
Evaluation of diversity potential in multisatellite constellations
Author :
Tzaras, C. ; Saunders, S.R.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Commun. Syst. Res., Surrey Univ., Guildford, UK
Abstract :
This paper describes a physical-statistical model of satellite-diversity, for particular application to non-geostationary satellite PCN systems operated in built-up areas. The output of the model is an explicit formulation for the correlation between shadowing states associated with pairs of satellites, which can be used as input for Markov models of the satellite channel. Results are presented for a number of cases
Keywords :
Markov processes; diversity reception; mobile satellite communication; personal communication networks; Markov models; built-up areas; diversity potential; multisatellite constellations; nongeostationary satellite PCN systems; physical-statistical model; satellite channel; satellite-diversity; shadowing states; Artificial satellites; Buildings; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic propagation; Geometry; Personal communication networks; Predictive models; Satellite constellations; Shadow mapping; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1999 IEEE 49th
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5565-2
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1999.778416
