Comparison of path loss prediction models and field measurements for cellular networks in Turkey

Author

Ekiz, Erdem ; Sokullu, Radosveta

Author_Institution

Avea Telecommun. Services, Izmir, Turkey

fYear

2011

fDate

10-12 Oct. 2011

Firstpage

48

Lastpage

53

Abstract

Cellular network design for a specific area requires precise knowledge of the propagation characteristics of the radio channel in that area. This paper discusses the applicability of some well known theoretical models to the specific conditions in Izmir, Turkey. Three path loss models were used to predict the path loss in three different frequency bands. Advanced Okumura-Hata, Advanced Walfisch-Ikegami and Algorithm 9999 were used to predict the path loss in certain areas of Izmir, Turkey. The simulation results were compared to real signal strength measurements obtained from live GSM and WCDMA cellular networks and it was concluded that Algorithm 9999 performs best in the dense urban, urban and suburban environments of Izmir.

Keywords

cellular radio; code division multiple access; radiowave propagation; GSM; Izmir; Turkey; WCDMA cellular networks; advanced Okumura-Hata model; advanced Walfisch-Ikegami model; algorithm 9999 model; cellular network design; field measurements; path loss prediction models; radio channel propagation characteristics; signal strength measurements; Adaptation models; Algorithm design and analysis; Analytical models; Antennas; Clustering algorithms; Predictive models; Radio propagation; GSM; Path loss; UMTS; measurement; propagation model;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Mobile and Wireless Networking (iCOST), 2011 International Conference on Selected Topics in

Conference_Location

Shanghai

Print_ISBN

978-1-4577-2003-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/iCOST.2011.6085834

Filename

6085834