Simple and Effective Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Loss Model in GSM Band for Smart Campus Applications

Oluwole John Famoriji, Thokozani Shongwe

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Abstract

A simple and cost-effective empirical path loss model is crucial for mobile communication systems' link planning, optimization, and budgeting. Although numerous path loss models have been developed in the literature, many are complex and difficult to apply, highlighting the need for a more straightforward and economical solution. This paper presents the mathematical characterization of a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) path loss dataset obtained from Covenant University in Ota, Nigeria. The developed empirical propagation model employs a step-wise curve fitting to the path loss data. The results show that the mathematical model agrees quite well with the measured data. The mathematical expression is also straightforward, easy to use, and suitable for GSM signal loss calculations, requiring minimal input parameters. In conclusion, the analysis results are promising and suggest that the proposed model is well suited for practical deployment in smart campus interconnectivity designs, optimization, and similar applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)306-311
Number of pages6
JournalSSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Volume11
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2024

Keywords

  • Curve fitting
  • Electromagnetic wave propagation
  • Empirical model
  • GSM
  • Propagation loss model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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