Tapped Delay Line Channel Model for Link-Level Simulations

Document Number: IEEE S802.16j-06/058 Date Submitted: 2006-07-14 Source: Andrew Nix, Zhenyu Wang Voice: +44 (0) 117 954 5169 University of Bristol Fax: +44 (0) 117 954 5206 Merchant Venturers Building, Woodland Road E-mail: Andy.Nix@bristol.ac.uk, Zhenyu.Wang@bristol.ac.uk Bristol, UK BS8 1UB Venue: IEEE 802.16 Session #44, San Diego, USA Base Document: C80216j-06_058: Tapped Delay Line Channel Model and Parameter Settings for Link-Level 802.16 Simulations Purpose: For approval and submission to IEEE 802.16j for system evaluation methodology
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Introduction
This document provides a Tapped Delay Line (TDL) channel model for link-level 802.16 simulations. The model is optimized for mesh and relay links in an urban scenario. Radio channel parameters are provided for 5MHz and 10MHz bandwidths at 2GHz and 5GHz band for a wide variety of link types. The include: basestation to relay-station, basestation to mobilestation, relay-station to relay-station, relay-station to mobilestation, and mobile-station to mobile-station.

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TDL Model structure

The TDL model is similar in structure to the SUI model. Each tap is defined via its relative delay, mean power, K-factor, RMS Azimuth Spread and activity factor.

RMS Delay Spread

Probability %

TDL

K-factor RMS AS Mean power Time-delay bin width Active probability

50 ns 150 ns

10 30

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Tap1

Tap2

Tap3

Excess time delay

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TDL Model Parameters

The TDL parameters were extracted from over 3 Gbytes of point-to-point channel data (obtained using a validated ray model in the centre of Bristol). Model parameters for 5MHz and 10MHz operating bandwidths at 2GHz and 5GHz band have been generated Data is provided for mobile-to-mobile, mobile-to-relay and relayto-basestation links (plus all other combinations). Similar data is not available in the open literature. The submitted document (C80216j-06_058) provides further information that covers:
The model structure; The method used to derive the operating parameters; The method of implementation; The detailed parameters for a wide range of models
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Example of Time Varying TDL

RS-MS NLoS channel, Fc = 2GHz, Wc = 10MHz

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Path Loss models

To complete the channel modelling process, a range of path loss models are also available. This work was performed as part of the European Union IST Romantik project and is described in the references of C80216j-06_058. Path loss models have been generated for LoS and NLoS urban peer to peer links from the 3Gbyte data set. A distant dependent LoS probability function is provided (a key component of the path loss model). The models are available for mobile-to-mobile, mobile-to-relay and relay-to-basestation (plus all other combinations).

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Summary
A TDL channel model for link-level simulation has been proposed for use in the 802.16j standardization process. A range of path loss models have been developed to support the system level modelling process. A Matlab reference model will be produced for distribution at the next group meeting (if sufficient interest exists).