Path Loss Propagation Model Prediction for GSM Mobile Networks in Nigeria
| Main Author: | Tonga, Danladi Agadi |
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| Format: | Proceeding |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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, 2017
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/1130791 |
Daftar Isi:
- Propagation path loss has great impact on the quality of services delivered by mobile communication companies. Accurate determination of propagation path loss leads to the development of efficient design, operation of high quality and capacity network. There are a lot of path loss models developed by previous researchers; however such models cannot be generalized to all environments. This research is aimed at predicting propagation path loss model which can be helpful in planning the best Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) networks in Dutse town, Jigawa state Nigeria. The methodology employed is measurement and instrumentation method. Digital wheel meter and handheld Spectrum analyzer (AAronia AG HF 2025E spectran) were used to measure signal path loss at Garu, Fagoji, and Takur and Gida dubu sites in Dutse town respectively. Theoutdoor fields’ measurements were carried out at 900MHz frequency range. The average path losses measured and predicted are 75.70db, 70.20db, 78.30db, 76.10db and 80.10dB, 74.27dB, 80.89db, 82.30dB for Airtel, MTN, Glo and Etisalat respectively. The variance of these average values lies between 2 to 7dB which is within the acceptable range. This shows a significant correlation between the measured and predicted models. Therefore the empirical model developed from Log-Normal shadowing concept can work for GSM network service providers for planning and optimization their services in Dutse, Nigeria.
- Danladi Agadi Tonga – Path Loss Propagation Model Prediction for GSM Mobile Networks in Nigeria, First International Conference on Information Technology, Communications and Computing (ICITCC 2017), 24-December-2017, Bhopal, M.P., India