VHF 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) - wireless sensor network , wireless , channel (broadcasting) , electronic engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , engineering , computer network , telecommunications
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.
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