3D Geometry-Based UAV-MIMO Channel Modeling and Simulation

A more general narrowband regular-shaped geometry-based statistical model(RS-GBSM) combined with the line of sight(LoS) and single bounce(SB) rays for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) channel is proposed in this paper. The channel characteristics, including space-time correlation function(STCF), Doppler power spectral density(DPSD), level crossing rate(LCR) and average fade duration(AFD), are derived based on the single sphere reference model for a non-isotropic environment. The corresponding sum-of-sinusoids(SoS) simulation models including both the deterministic model and statistical model with finite scatterers are also proposed for practicable implementation. The simulation results illustrate that the simulation models well reproduce the channel characteristics of the single sphere reference model with sufficient simulation scatterers. And the statistical model has a better approximation of the reference model in comparison with the deterministic one when the simulation trials of the stochastic model are sufficient. The effects of the parameters such as flight height, moving direction and Rice factor on the characteristics are also studied.

A 3D Geometry-Based Scattering Model for Vehicleto-Vehicle Wideband MIMO Relay-Based Cooperative Channels

In this paper, a three-dimensional(3D) geometry- based stochastic scattering model(GBSSM) for wideband multi-input multi-output(MIMO) vehicle-to-vehicle(V2V) relay-based cooperative fading channel based on geometrical three-cylinder is proposed. Non-line-of-sight(NLOS) propagation condition is assumed in amplify-and-forward(AF) cooperative networks from the source mobile station(S) to the destination mobile station(D) via the mobile relay station(R). We extend the proposed narrowband model to wideband and also introduce the carrier frequency and bandwidth into the model. To avoid complicated procedure in deriving the analytical expressions of the channel parameters and functions, the channel is realized first. By using the realized channel matrix, the channel properties are further investigated.

3D non-stationary geometry-based stochastic model for unmanned aerial vehicle air-to-ground multi-input multi-output channels

A three-dimensional non-stationary geometry-based stochastic model for unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground multi-input multi-output(MIMO)channels is proposed.The scatterers surrounding the UAV and ground station are assumed to be distributed on the surface of two cylinders in the proposed model.The impact of UAV rotations and accelerated motion is considered to describe channel non-stationarity.The computational methods of the corresponding time-variant parameters,such as UAV antenna array angles,time delays,and maximum Doppler frequencies,are theoretically deduced.The model is then used to derive channel statistical properties such as space-time correlation functions and Doppler power spectral density.Finally,numerical simulations are run to validate the channel s statistical properties.The simulation results show that increasing the UAV and ground station accelerations can reduce the time correlation function and increase channel non-stationarity in the time domain.Furthermore,the UAV s rotation significantly influences the spatial correlation function,with rolling having a greater influence than pitching.Similarly,the different directions of UAV movement significantly impact the Doppler power spectral density.

Polarization Projection for 3D Geometry-Based Stochastic Channel Model

Comprehensive radiation characteristics of polarized antenna are crucial in creating practical channel coefficients for next generation wireless communication system designs.Being currently supported within3 D geometry-based stochastic channel models(GSCM),field patterns are technically obtained by chamber measurement(or by its best fitting).However,in some channel related performance analysis scenarios,design insight can be crystallized better by starting the derivations with theoretical co-polarization and cross-polarization components.Specifically,these two components are mathematically linked with field patterns through the proposed polarization projection algorithm.In this manuscript,we focus on revealing the transformation criterion of polarization states between the antenna plane and the propagation plane.In practice,it makes retrieving the field patterns by electromagnetic computation possible.Meanwhile,the impact imposed by distinct antenna orientations is geometrically illustrated and consequently incorporated into the proposed algorithm.This will further facilitate flexible performance evaluation of related radio transmission technologies.Our conclusions are verified by the closed-form expression of the dipole field pattern(via an analytical approach) and by chamber measurement results.Moreover,we find that its 2D degenerative case is aligned with the definitions in 3^(rd) generation partnership project(3GPP)technical report 25.996.The most obvious benefit of the proposed algorithm is to significantly reduce the cost on generating channel coefficients in GSCM simulation.

AppleQSM:Geometry-Based 3D Characterization of Apple Tree Architecture in Orchards

The architecture of apple trees plays a pivotal role in shaping their growth and fruit-bearing potential,forming the foundation for precision apple management.Traditionally,2D imaging technologies were employed to delineate the architectural traits of apple trees,but their accuracy was hampered by occlusion and perspective ambiguities.This study aimed to surmount these constraints by devising a 3D geometry-based processing pipeline for apple tree structure segmentation and architectural trait characterization,utilizing point clouds collected by a terrestrial laser scanner(TLS).The pipeline consisted of four modules:(a)data preprocessing module,(b)tree instance segmentation module,(c)tree structure segmentation module,and(d)architectural trait extraction module.The developed pipeline was used to analyze 84 trees of two representative apple cultivars,characterizing architectural traits such as tree height,trunk diameter,branch count,branch diameter,and branch angle.Experimental results indicated that the established pipeline attained an R^(2)of 0.92 and 0.83,and a mean absolute error(MAE)of 6.1cm and 4.71mm for tree height and trunk diameter at the tree level,respectively.Additionally,at the branch level,it achieved an R^(2)of 0.77 and 0.69,and a MAE of 6.86 mm and 7.48°for branch diameter and angle,respectively.The accurate measurement of these architectural traits can enable precision management in high-density apple orchards and bolster phenotyping endeavors in breeding programs.Moreover,bottlenecks of 3D tree characterization in general were comprehensively analyzed to reveal future development.

A Novel 3D Non-Stationary UAV-MIMO Channel Model and Its Statistical Properties

The wireless communication systems based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) have found a wide range of applications recently. In this paper, we propose a new three-dimensional(3 D) non-stationary multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) channel model for the communication links between the UAV and mobile terminal(MT). The new model originates the traditional geometry-based stochastic models(GBSMs) but considers the non-stationary propagation environment due to the rapid movements of the UAV, MT, and clusters. Meanwhile, the upgrade time evolving algorithms of time-variant channel parameters, i.e., the path number based on birth-death processes of clusters, path delays, path powers, and angles of arrival and departure, are developed and optimized. In addition, the statistical properties of proposed GBSM including autocorrelation function(ACF), cross-correlation function(CCF), and Doppler power spectrum density(DPSD) are investigated and analyzed. Simulation results demonstrate that our proposed model provides a good agreement on the statistical properties with the corresponding derived theoretical ones, which indicates its usefulness for the performance evaluation and validation of the UAV based communication systems.

Inter-carrier Interference Analysis for MIMO-OFDM Systems in High-Speed Train Environment

The orthogonality between the subcarriers of multipleinput multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing( MIMO-OFDM) systems is destroyed due to the Doppler frequency offset,particularly in the high-speed train( HST) environment,which leads to severe inter-carrier interference( ICI). Therefore,it is necessary to analyze the mechanism and influence factor of ICI in HST environment. In this paper, by using a non-stationary geometry-based stochastic model( GBSM) for MIMO HST channels, ICI is analyzed through investigating the channel coefficients and the carrier-to-interference power ratio( CIR). It is a fact that most of signal energy spreads on itself and its several neighborhood subcarriers. By investigating the amplitude of subcarriers, CIR is used to evaluate the ICI power level. The simulation results show that the biggest impact factor for the CIR is the multipath number L and the minimum impact factor K; when the train speed υR> 400 km / h,the normalized Doppler frequency offset ε > 0. 35,the CIR tends to zero,and the communication quality will be very poor at this condition. Finally,bit error rate( BER) is investigated by simulating a specific channel environment.

A virtual globe-based vector data model:quaternary quadrangle vector tile model

This study proposes a virtual globe-based vector data model named the quaternary quadrangle vector tile model(QQVTM)in order to better manage,visualize,and analyze massive amounts of global multi-scale vector data.The model integrates the quaternary quadrangle mesh(a discrete global grid system)and global image,terrain,and vector data.A QQVTM-based organization method is presented to organize global multi-scale vector data,including linear and polygonal vector data.In addition,tilebased reconstruction algorithms are designed to search and stitch the vector fragments scattered in tiles to reconstruct and store the entire vector geometries to support vector query and 3D analysis of global datasets.These organized vector data are in turn visualized and queried using a geometry-based approach.Our experimental results demonstrate that the QQVTM can satisfy the requirements for global vector data organization,visualization,and querying.Moreover,the QQVTM performs better than unorganized 2D vectors regarding rendering efficiency and better than the latitude–longitude-based approach regarding data redundancy.

Characteristics and modeling of UAV-vehicle MIMO wideband channels

A geometry-based stochastic model(GBSM) for unmanned aerial vehicle to vehicle(UAV-V) multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO) wideband channel is proposed to investigate the characteristics of UAV-V channel. Based on the proposed model, a three-dimensional(3D) wideband channel matrix regarding channel numbers, time and delay is constructed. And some important channel characteristics parameters, such as power delay profile(PDP), root mean square(RMS) delay spread, RMS Doppler spread, channel gain and Doppler power spectral density(PSD) are investigated with different vehicle velocities. It is much simpler and clearer compared with the complex analytical derivations. The results are compared with validated analysis to confirm the theoretical analysis.