A modified model for the fading signal at a mobile radio channel

Abstract

A generalization of an existing model for the fading signal at a mobile radio antenna has been made. The generalization lies in letting the scattering waves not necessarily be traveling horizontally. The effects of this generalization are investigated concerning probability density function (pdf), correlational properties, and power spectra of the phase and envelope. The pdf is not affected, but the power spectrum of the envelope is significantly affected. This generalized spectrum is smoother than the original and always finite, which the latter is not. Thus it is assumed that the generalized model is more consistent with measured spectra, especially in urban environments.