Using of S-UTD-CH Model in Coverage Mapping and Comparison with FEKO Software

Abstract

Free space electromagnetic wave propagation is an extremely simple case. However, in the reality, there are some obstacles like hills and buildings and electromagnetic waves are diffracted and reflected form these obstacles. It is a vital problem that how an electromagnetic wave propagates in the region including multiple diffraction. Many electromagnetic wave propagation models are developed in order to map coverage and install base station in optimum number and power. S-UTD-CH model, which is an optimum models according to computation time and accuracy of prediction, can be used in coverage mapping. In this study, after giving some brief information about S-UTD-CH model, coverage map is generated by a sample scenario. Moreover, this model is compared with FEKO electromagnetic wave simulation software tool.