Log-distance path loss model

The log-distance path loss model is a radio propagation model that predicts the path loss a signal encounters inside a building or densely populated areas over distance.

Mathematical formulation

The model

Log-distance path loss model is formally expressed as:

where

is the total path loss measured in Decibel (dB)
is the transmitted power in dBm, where
is the transmitted power in watt.
is the received power in dBm, where
is the received power in watt.
is the path loss at the reference distance d0, calculated using the Friis free-space path loss model. Unit: Decibel (dB)
is the length of the path.
is the reference distance, usually 1 km (or 1 mile) for large cell and 1 m to 10 m for microcell.[1]
is the path loss exponent.
is a normal (or Gaussian) random variable with zero mean, reflecting the attenuation (in decibel) caused by flat fading. In case of no fading, this variable is 0. In case of only shadow fading or slow fading, this random variable may have Gaussian distribution with standard deviation in dB, resulting in log-normal distribution of the received power in Watt. In case of only fast fading caused by multipath propagation, the corresponding fluctuation of the signal envelope in Volts may be modelled as a random variable with Rayleigh distribution or Ricean distribution[2] (and thus the corresponding gain in Watts may be modelled as a random variable with Exponential distribution).

Corresponding non-logarithmic model

This corresponds to the following non-logarithmic gain model:

where

is the average multiplicative gain at the reference distance from the transmitter. This gain depends on factors such as carrier frequency, antenna heights and antenna gain, for example due to directional antennas; and

is a stochastic process that reflects flat fading. In case of only slow fading (shadowing), it may have log-normal distribution with parameter dB. In case of only fast fading due to multipath propagation, its amplitude may have Rayleigh distribution or Ricean distribution.

Empirical coefficient values for indoor propagation

Empirical measurements of coefficients and in dB have shown the following values for a number of indoor wave propagation cases.[3]

Building TypeFrequency of Transmission [dB]
Vacuum, infinite space2.00
Retail store914 MHz2.28.7
Grocery store914 MHz1.85.2
Office with hard partition1.5 GHz3.07
Office with soft partition900 MHz2.49.6
Office with soft partition1.9 GHz2.614.1
Textile or chemical1.3 GHz2.03.0
Textile or chemical4 GHz2.17.0, 9.7
Office60 GHz2.23.92
Commercial60 GHz1.77.9

See also

References

  1. https://www.gaussianwaves.com/2013/09/log-distance-path-loss-or-log-normal-shadowing-model/
  2. Julius Goldhirsh; Wolfhard J. Vogel. "11.4". Handbook of Propagation Effects for Vehicular and Personal Mobile Satellite Systems (PDF).
  3. Wireless communications principles and practices, T. S. Rappaport, 2002, Prentice-Hall

Further reading

  • Introduction to RF propagation, John S. Seybold, 2005, Wiley.
  • Wireless communications principles and practices, T. S. Rappaport, 2002, Prentice-Hall.
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