Measurement and Analysis of Extra Propagation Loss of Tunnel Curve
- 21 April 2015
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
- Vol. 65 (4), 1847-1858
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tvt.2015.2425218
Abstract
Wave propagation experiences extra loss in curved tunnels, which is highly desired for network planning. Extensive narrow-band propagation measurements are made in two types of Madrid subway tunnels (different cross sections and curvatures) with various configurations (different frequencies and polarizations). A ray tracer validated by the straight and curved parts of the measuring tunnels is employed to simulate the reference received signal power by assuming the curved tunnel to be straight. By subtracting the measured received power in the curved tunnels from the simulated reference power, the extra loss resulting from the tunnel curve is extracted. Finally, this paper presents the figures and tables quantitatively reflecting the correlations between the extra loss and radius of curvature, frequency, polarization, and cross section, respectively. The results are valuable for statistical modeling and the involvement of the extra loss in the design and network planning of communication systems in subway tunnels.Funding Information
- NNSF of China (U1334202)
- 863 Project (2014AA01A706)
- NNSF (61222105)
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2014RC018)
- State Key Lab of Rail Traffic Control and Safety Project (RCS2014ZT32)
- Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness
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