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Path Loss Models for Low-Height Mobiles in Forest and Urban

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This paper presents path loss measurements at 2.1 GHz in forest and urban areas. Empirical path loss models have been presented for low-height dual-mobility channels. Three test scenarios are considered for the transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) placed inside the test vehicle or on a test cart pushed at walking speed. Based on measurements, the in-leaf and single-slope path loss models are presented. The path loss exponents for the dual-mobility channels are found to be between 2.1 and 3.4 in urban and 8.0 in forest, with higher reference when antennas are placed inside the vehicle.

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Ibdah, Y., Ding, Y. Path Loss Models for Low-Height Mobiles in Forest and Urban . Wireless Pers Commun 92, 455–465 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-016-3551-y

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