Open AccessVHF communication channel characterisations over complex wooded propagation paths with applications to ground wireless sensor networks
Author(s) -
Sizov Vladimir,
Gashinova Marina,
Zakaria Nor,
Cherniakov Mikhail
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
iet microwaves, antennas and propagation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.555
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1751-8733
pISSN - 1751-8725
DOI - 10.1049/iet-map.2012.0452
Subject(s) - fading , path loss , node (physics) , wireless sensor network , electronic engineering , computer network , channel (broadcasting) , computer science , wireless ad hoc network , wireless , telecommunications , engineering , acoustics , physics
Results of measurement trials to estimate path loss and signal fading levels in very‐high frequency band are presented for a node‐to‐node ad‐hoc sensor network communication link with very low elevated antennas. Different typical landscapes were tested; from flat open areas to uneven woodland areas. Practical recommendations regarding utilisation of VHF band are formulated.