Diffuse-scattering-informed geometric channel modeling for THz wireless communications systems

Surpassing 100 Gbps data throughput is a key objective and an active area of research for sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks that can only be met by exploiting the TeraHertz (THz) frequency band (0.3 - 10 THz). THz channel modeling faces new challenges given the emerging relevance of scattering...

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Autores: Azpilicueta Fernández de las Heras, Leyre, Schultze, Alper, Celaya Echarri, Mikel, Rodríguez Corbo, Fidel Alejandro, Constantinou, Costas, Shubair, Raed M., Falcone Lanas, Francisco, Navarro Cía, Miguel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universidad San Jorge (USJ)
Repositorio:Academica-e. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Pública de Navarra
OAI Identifier:oai:academica-e.unavarra.es:2454/46683
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2454/46683
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:TeraHertz (THz)
Channel modeling
Ray-launching
Sixth-generation (6G)
Channel measurements
Wireless communications
Diffuse scattering
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Sumario:Surpassing 100 Gbps data throughput is a key objective and an active area of research for sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks that can only be met by exploiting the TeraHertz (THz) frequency band (0.3 - 10 THz). THz channel modeling faces new challenges given the emerging relevance of scattering and molecular absorption in this frequency range as well as the lack of a reliable library of material properties. In this work, we address these challenges by measuring systematically the dielectric properties of 27 common building and office materials and reporting an in-house three-dimensional ray-launching (3D-RL) algorithm that uses the created material library and accounts for rough surface scattering and atmospheric attenuation. In order to validate the proposed algorithm, a channel sounder measurement campaign has been performed in a typical indoor environment at 300 GHz. Simulations and measurements show good agreement, demonstrating the need for modelling scattering and atmospheric absorption in the THz band. The proposed channel model approach enables scenarios at THz frequencies to be investigated by simulation, providing a relevant knowledge for the development of ultra-high-speed wireless communication systems.