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5G Networks: The Next Gen Evolution: Sandeepika Sharma Brahmjit Singh
5G Networks: The Next Gen Evolution: Sandeepika Sharma Brahmjit Singh
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(b). Cognitive Radio Based Architectures: Campaigns, various path loss models have been
According to [12], these architectures are of two proposed for operating frequencies lying in the
types: (a) non-cooperative and (b) cooperative mmWave band.
CRNs. Non-cooperative CRN defines two radio The LOS path loss usually follows free space
interfaces, one which operates at the licensed propagation based on Friis’s law for distance less
channels and the other operates at the temporary than 100 m [17]. The frequency and distance
unoccupied channels referred to as cognitive dependent path loss is given as
channels. In cooperative CRN, the licensed channel
will be accessed in opportunistic manner i.e. when ( , ) = 32.4 + 20 + 20 (1)
the primary user is not accessing the licensed
channel. Where, ( , ) is the free space path loss in dB, f is
the frequency in GHz and d is the distance between
(c). Device to Device (D2D) Communication the transmitter and the receiver in meters.
Based Architectures: It allows one mobile station
to communicate with another one without involving Authors in [18] have proposed path loss models for
the IBS, OBS or core network. It offers the cellular networks operating at 28GHz and 38GHz.
advantages of link reliability, higher data rate, They modified the conventional SUI path loss model
instant communication, peer to peer file sharing, as represented by Eq. (2a) to predict the path loss at
online gaming, energy efficiency and traffic mmWave frequencies. In the modified SUI model, a
offloading from IBSs. Interference though major mean slope correction factor ( ) is added which
limitation can be managed by CRNs in D2D is obtained directly from the NLOS empirical results
communication [13]. as given by (2b)
(i) Energy Efficient Architectures: Energy
consumption is the major concern in the next gen ( )( )= ( ) + 10 + + + (2a)
networks. It emphasizes on the principle of no more where,
cells which decouples the uplink (UL) and downlink ( ) = 20
4
(DL) channels as well as the signaling and data [14].
= − .ℎ +
ℎ
IV. RADIO PROPAGATION MODELS = 6. ( /2000)
ℎ
= −10.8
2
The mmWave technology is seen as the key
component of 5G cellular networks. For an effective
( , ) = × ( )( ) − ( )( ) +
system design, it is imperative to analyze the
( )+ (2b)
mmWave propagation in different environments. As
the mmWave ranges from 30-300 GHz, these are
more vulnerable to shadowing. Also there is
significant impact of atmospheric oxygen, fog and
rain on their propagation characteristics. Due to
weak diffraction ability, these waves are sensitive to
blockage by obstacles such as bricks resulting in 40-
80 dB loss [15]. Human body also results in 20-35 dB
loss [16]. Fig. 1 illustrates the free space path loss at
different operating frequencies. It is observed that the
signal attenuation is approximately 20 dB greater at
mmWave frequencies than that at microwaves used
for 3G/4G networks.
In order to characterize the propagation at mmWave,
a lot of measurement campaigns are being conducted
Fig.1: Path loss at different operating frequencies
around the world. On the basis of these measurement
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( )( ) = ( , ) + 10 + (4)
100 4
( , ) = 10
90
28 GHz (NLOS)
80 exponent.
( )( ) = + × 10 log ( ) + (5)
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∼ (0, )
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Here ‘d’ is the distance in meters, α is the best
50
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
(minimum mean square error) fit floating intercept
Distance between Tx and Rx (m)
point, β is the slope of the best fit and is the
Fig.2: Path loss prediction using modified SUI model at 28 GHz lognormal shadowing variance.
Assuming the parameter values as given in [8,19,20]
It is further observed that the path loss predicted by for α, β and σ at 28 GHz and 73 GHz, path loss
the modified SUI model at 28 GHz is less than the values are estimated for NLOS condition in outdoor
values predicted by the conventional SUI model at as well as indoor environments as depicted in Figs.3
the same frequency. This is due to the fact that and 4 respectively.
directional antennas (25 dBi gain) are used at base
station and receiver location. This compensates for 170
73GHz NLOS
model at 28 GHz which is approximately 25 dB less 140
than that as determined by the free space model as
illustrated in Fig. 1. These results also justify the use 130
where is the transmitter power, and are (a) Floating intercept path loss model
respectively.
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the path loss at 28- and 73 GHz in a typical indoor (b) Close in free space path loss model
office environment [19]. The same path loss models
are investigated in outdoor environment in [8,20]. Fig.3.Path loss prediction at 28 and 73 GHz in outdoor scenario
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220 220
200
200
180
180
Path loss (dB)
80 100
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Distance between Tx and Rx (m) Distance between Tx and Rx (m)
(a)
(a) Close in free space path loss model
220
170
160
200
150
180
140
28GHz LOS
P ath los s (dB )
Path loss (dB)
28GHz NLOS
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73GHz LOS 160
73GHz NLOS
120
110 140
outdoor NLOS
100 indoor NLOS
120
90
80 100
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
Distance between Tx and Rx (m) Distance between Tx and Rx (m)
Fig 4. Path loss prediction at 28 and 73 GHz in indoor environment Fig 5. Path loss prediction at 73 GHz (a) CI path loss model
(b) using FI path loss model
The CI free space reference model is based on path
loss exponent only, which varies marginally for both Assuming –100 dBm as the minimum acceptable
single and multiple frequency cases. In the FI model, received power for the indoor environment and 28
α and β parameters can vary significantly across GHz frequency, 24 dBm as the transmit power at the
frequency of interest and hence more sensitive and base station and the transmitter and receiver antenna
prone to error. As illustrated in Fig.5, the signal gain as 20 dBi, it is examined that the maximum
attenuation in indoor NLOS environment is transmitter receiver separation can be 50 m in NLOS
approximately 40 dB greater than that in the outdoor condition to maintain the received power greater than
case when predicted by using CI free space model. It the threshold value. Hence the permissible cell size in
is very interesting to note that the path loss indoor environment is greatly reduced as compared to
predictions by the floating intercept model are in that in outdoor environments at mmWave. This is
close agreement with both indoor and outdoor NLOS primarily due to the sensitivity to blockage by
environments. Hence CI free space reference path obstacles such as bricks, humans and other indoor
loss model is simpler and more accurate as compared materials.
to FI path loss model.
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