Electromagnetic Field Levels in Built-up Areas with an Irregular Grid of Buildings: Modeling and Integrated Software

• DOI: 10.3390/electronics9050765
• Publication Date: 2020-05-07T07:10:38Z
• Authors: Luca Schirru; Filippo Ledda; Matteo Bruno Lodi; Alessandro Fanti; Katiuscia Mannaro; Marco Ortu; Giuseppe Mazzarella
• Keywords: GSM

The knowledge of the electromagnetic field levels generated by radio base stations present in an urban environment is a relevant aspect for propagations and coverage issues, as well compliance to national regulations. Despite growing interest novel fifth generation (5G) technology, several aspects related investigation propagation Global System Mobile Communication (GSM), third (3G), fourth (4G) mobile systems peculiar non-rural environments may be improved. To account irregular geometries deal with hilly towns, this work we enhanced version COST231-Walfisch–Ikegami model, whose parameters have been modified evaluate path loss at distances greater than 20 meters from station. This addressed problem providing effective, reliable, quantitative model estimation built-up areas. In addition, also developed tested pre-industrial software prototype aim make estimated available key players telecom industry, local authorities, general population. We validated proposed measurement campaign small areas Dorgali (Nuoro), Cala Gonone Lunamatrona (Cagliari) Sardinia (Italy).