Fall 2017-2018 EE 635 Homework 3 Instructions 1 Submit The H

Fall 20172018 Ee 635homework 3 Instructions1 Submit The Homework

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Introduction

In modern wireless communication systems, understanding the characteristics of the radio channel is vital for designing robust transmission schemes. The analysis of the time-varying channel impulse response using the two-ray model, statistical properties of Gaussian random variables, and the evaluation of fading channel parameters such as delay spread, coherence bandwidth, and Doppler spread are foundational topics in wireless communications. Furthermore, the assessment of outage probability under different fading conditions and the characterization of wideband channels are essential for optimizing system performance. This paper addresses each of these aspects comprehensively, integrating theoretical derivations, MATLAB simulations, and practical implications.

1. Time-varying Impulse Response in the Two-ray Channel Model

The two-ray propagation model accounts for direct and ground-reflected paths between the transmitter and receiver. When the receiver moves at a speed v, the relative path length changes over time, inducing variations in the impulse response. Assuming the transmitter and receiver are at the same height h, and the receiver moves along the x-axis, the total impulse response h(t, τ) can be derived considering the constructive and destructive interference of the two paths.

Let the position of the receiver at time t be x(t) = vt. The direct path length is given by r_d = √(x(t)^2 + h^2). The reflected path length is approximately r_r = √((x(t) - d)^2 + h^2), where d is the reflection point, often approximated as the ground plane for simplicity. Under the far-field assumption, the impulse response takes the form:

h(t, τ) &=& δ(τ - r_d/c) + ρ δ(τ - r_r/c)

where ρ is the reflection coefficient. As the receiver moves, r_d and r_r change, leading to a time-varying impulse response. The exact form involves modeling the reflection coefficient and phase shifts, but generally:

h(t, τ) = δ(τ - (√(v^2 t^2 + h^2))/c) + ρ δ(τ - (√((vt - d)^2 + h^2))/c)

This describes a channel with two dominant multipath components whose delays vary with time, consistent with the two-ray model.

2. Statistical Analysis of Gaussian Random Variables Using MATLAB

Generating two independent zero-mean Gaussian variables, 𝑥 and 𝑦, with variance 5 involves using MATLAB's randn function:

σ2 = 5;

x = sqrt(σ2) * randn(1, N);


y = sqrt(σ2) * randn(1, N);

The magnitude and phase are computed as:

r = sqrt(x.^2 + y.^2);

θ = atan2(y, x);

By plotting histograms of r and θ, we observe that r follows a Rayleigh distribution, and θ is uniformly distributed over [0, 2π], confirming their independence and distribution types.

3. Properties of a Time-varying Channel with Specific Impulse Response

The channel's impulse response is modeled as:

h(t, τ) = ∑_{i=1}^2 α_i(t) δ(τ - τ_i(t))

where α_i(t) are joint wide-sense stationary processes, with autocorrelation functions characterized by sinc functions indicating frequency correlation and delay correlations.

(a) WSSUS Conditions: The channel satisfies Wide-Sense Stationary Uncorrelated Scattering (WSSUS) conditions if the autocorrelation between different scatterers is zero, which is confirmed by the zero cross-correlation term, and the autocorrelation functions depend only on time differences.

(b) Scattering Function: The scattering function S(τ, ν) is obtained from the Fourier transform of the autocorrelation functions, producing a two-dimensional distribution indicating the spread in delay and Doppler frequency.

(c) Power-Delay Profile: The average delay spread τ̄ and rms delay spread Δτ_rms are derived from the autocorrelation functions. Similarly, Doppler spread Δν and coherence bandwidth are computed from spectral properties.

(d) Fading Characteristics: The frequency selectivity depends on the delay spread; high delay spreads lead to frequency-selective fading at data rates exceeding 1/Δτ̄. The Doppler spread influences coherence time and mobility considerations.

(e) Fading Statistics: Given the scattering characteristics, the fading is more likely Rayleigh if NLOS conditions dominate, or Rician if a strong direct path exists.

(f) Fading Duration: The average duration below average power relates to the level crossing rate, estimated from the Doppler spectrum.

(g) Maximum Data Rate: To ensure error-free transmission with coding, the data rate must be less than the inverse of the fade duration, considering the probability that the signal stays above the threshold.

4. Outage Probability in Rayleigh and Rician Fading

For Rayleigh fading, the outage probability P_out when the instantaneous SNR γ follows an exponential distribution with mean γ̄ is:

P_out = 1 - exp(-γ_min / γ̄)

where γ_min corresponds to the minimum required SNR. Expressed in terms of power, with P = γ σ², the outage probability becomes:

P_out = 1 - exp(-P_min / P̄)

Using MATLAB, the outage probability for specified parameters is computed by substituting values into this exponential model, with adjustments for Rician fading incorporating the K-factor and non-central chi-squared distribution.

5. Wideband Channel Characterization

The given autocorrelation function indicates a sinc function delay profile, typical for outdoor environments with multipath spread. The autocorrelation over delay provides the delay spread, while the Doppler spread is derived from the frequency correlation bounds.

(a) Channel Nature: The sinc shape suggests an outdoor multipath environment with significant delay spread, characteristic of wide open spaces.

(b) Scattering Function: The scattering function resembles a sinc-squared pattern in the delay domain and a rectangular or sinc in frequency.

(c) Delay and Doppler Spread: Calculated from the autocorrelation function, the delay spread is approximately 10 µs, and Doppler spread is related to the maximum Doppler frequency W, i.e., 100 Hz.

(d) Frequency-selective fading: Frequencies within the Doppler spread exhibit flat fading, while wider bandwidths can experience frequency selectivity.

(e) Fading Statistics: Given the multipath nature, in NLOS conditions, the fading is Rician or Rayleigh depending on the strength of the direct path.

(f) Fade Duration: Using level crossing rate calculations, the average duration below the average power is estimated to be around the inverse of the Doppler spread, about 10 ms.

(g) Maximum Data Rate: Approximated by considering the coherence bandwidth (~1/Delay spread), the maximum data rate for error-free communication with coding is constrained by the channel’s frequency correlation properties.

6. Multipath and Doppler Spread Calculations

(a) Multipath Spread: Estimated as approximately 0.1 ms based on the support of the sinc function.

Doppler Spread: The Doppler frequency spread is approximately 0.1 Hz, derived from the autocorrelation bounds.

(b) Minimum Δt: The signals become uncorrelated after a duration exceeding approximately 1/(2 * Doppler spread) ≈ 5 seconds, ensuring independent responses for separated sinusoidal inputs.

(c) Response Independence: For sinusoidal inputs separated by Δt, the responses are approximately independent if Δt exceeds 2 seconds, considering the Doppler effect.

(d) Fade Type Comparison: For voice channels with 3 kHz bandwidth, the channel will likely be frequency-selective due to the sizable delay spread. For a 30 kHz bandwidth, the frequency selectivity intensifies, leading to more pronounced frequency-dependent fading phenomena.

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis demonstrates how the physical and statistical attributes of wireless channels influence their behavior and the design strategies necessary for reliable communication. From impulse response modeling to fading statistics and outage probabilities, understanding these components allows engineers to optimize system performance, select appropriate coding and modulation schemes, and implement adaptive techniques suited for varying propagation conditions.

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