Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the suitability of the
propagation models ITU-R 526, Okumura Hata, COST Hata
models and Standard Propagation Model (SPM) to predict
the path loss in open-pit mines. The models are evaluated by
comparing the predicted data with measurements obtained in two
operational iron-ore mining complexes in Brazil. Additionally, a
simple deterministic model, based on the inclusion of an effective
antenna height term to the ITU-R 526, is proposed and compared
to the other methods. The results show that the proposed model
results in root-mean-square error values between 5.5 dB and 9.2
dB, and it is capable of providing a close approximation of the
best predictions (i.e. those with lowest root-mean-squared error)
as provided by the SPM. The proposed model, however, reduces
the calibration complexity considerably
propagation models ITU-R 526, Okumura Hata, COST Hata
models and Standard Propagation Model (SPM) to predict
the path loss in open-pit mines. The models are evaluated by
comparing the predicted data with measurements obtained in two
operational iron-ore mining complexes in Brazil. Additionally, a
simple deterministic model, based on the inclusion of an effective
antenna height term to the ITU-R 526, is proposed and compared
to the other methods. The results show that the proposed model
results in root-mean-square error values between 5.5 dB and 9.2
dB, and it is capable of providing a close approximation of the
best predictions (i.e. those with lowest root-mean-squared error)
as provided by the SPM. The proposed model, however, reduces
the calibration complexity considerably
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2018 IEEE 87th Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC Spring 2018 - Proceedings |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publisher | IEEE |
Publication date | 6 Jun 2018 |
Pages | 1-6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-5386-6356-1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5386-6355-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Jun 2018 |
Event | IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference Spring 2018 - Porto, Portugal Duration: 3 Jun 2018 → 6 Jun 2018 http://www.ieeevtc.org/vtc2018spring/ |
Conference
Conference | IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference Spring 2018 |
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Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Porto |
Period | 03/06/2018 → 06/06/2018 |
Internet address |
Series | IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference. Proceedings |
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ISSN | 1550-2252 |
Keywords
- readio propagation
- uhf
- industrial communications
- mines
- Industrial communications in mines
- UHF measurements
- Radio Propagation