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Research and Experiment on UWB Path Loss Characteristics in Outdoor Near-Ground Environments

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Ultra wideband (UWB) technology has been adopted in many wireless communication and localization systems in indoor and outdoor areas. In this paper, based on the application in outdoor near-ground environments, the main path loss models are discussed according to the analysis of the propagation environment and received UWB signal. The path loss calculation model by combining the multi-waves with the threshold is proposed. With the outdoor experimental measurements and data processing, the path loss exponents are determined and the path loss characteristics are discussed.

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  1. Army Engineering University of PLA, Nanjing, China

    Yang Li, Ji Maorong, Liu Qiang & Liu Xiaofeng

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    Yang Li & Ding Kai

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Yang Li, Kai, D., Maorong, J. et al. Research and Experiment on UWB Path Loss Characteristics in Outdoor Near-Ground Environments. Aut. Control Comp. Sci. 53, 186–193 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3103/S014641161902010X

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