Time-scale domain characterization of ultrawideband 2× 2 MIMO channel and range extension for Infostation environment

Yasser K. Zahedi, Uche A.K.Chude Okonkwo, Razali Ngah, Tharek Abd Rahman, Nor Aswani Mamat

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Abstract

In this paper, we present the time-scale domain channel characterization of the multiple-input-multiple-output ultra-wideband (MIMO-UWB) channel typical of the Infostation channel. Specifically, we consider 2× 2 MIMO-UWB taking into account the mobility of the transceiver (time-variation). Due to the uniqueness of the time-varying UWB propagation mechanism, we consider the channel response as a time-scale domain tensor instead of a matrix, and define a time-scale domain MIMO-UWB channel representation. We use the tensor model to represent a typical Infostation channel and obtain the diversity gain, and invariably the range extension in terms of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for both the single-input-single-output (SISO) and MIMO cases at different data rates. Results show that at an acceptable SNR of say 12 dB and data rate of 55 Mbps, the coverage range can be extended from 15 m to well over 25 m using 2× 2 MIMO. For 110 Mbps, the range can be extended from 10 m to 25 m. And in the case of 480 Mbps, the impact of using 2× 2 MIMO-UWB in the range extension is not quite appreciable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISWTA 2012 - 2012 IEEE Symposium on Wireless Technology and Applications
Pages151-155
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 IEEE Symposium on Wireless Technology and Applications, ISWTA 2012 - Bandung, Indonesia
Duration: 23 Sept 201226 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameIEEE Symposium on Wireless Technology and Applications, ISWTA
ISSN (Print)2324-7843
ISSN (Electronic)2324-7851

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE Symposium on Wireless Technology and Applications, ISWTA 2012
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBandung
Period23/09/1226/09/12

Keywords

  • MIMO-UWB
  • range extension
  • tensor
  • time-scale domain

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Signal Processing

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