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Narrowband Short Range Directive Channel Propagation Loss in Indoor Environment at Three Frequency Bands

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Propagation loss models for indoor environment are presented. The narrowband directive channel propagation loss in indoor environment at three frequency bands namely (2.4, 3.3 and 5.5) GHz is measured. Sets of directive panel antennas are used in the measurements. RF signal generator and a spectrum analyzer are used in the measurement campaign. It is found that propagation loss is sensitive to the scenario configuration. It is noticed that the propagation loss can be modelled by a single slope propagation model or two slopes propagation model.

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    Bazil Taha Ahmed, César Alfredo Naranjo Hidalgo & Josè Luis Masa Campos

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Ahmed, B.T., Hidalgo, C.A.N. & Campos, J.L.M. Narrowband Short Range Directive Channel Propagation Loss in Indoor Environment at Three Frequency Bands. Wireless Pers Commun 78, 507–520 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-014-1764-5

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