A review on rain signal attenuation modeling, analysis and validation techniques: Advances, challenges and future direction

E Alozie, A Abdulkarim, I Abdullahi, AD Usman… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Radio waves are attenuated by atmospheric phenomena such as snow, rain, dust, clouds,
and ice, which absorb radio signals. Signal attenuation becomes more severe at extremely …

Radial basis function neural network path loss prediction model for LTE networks in multitransmitter signal propagation environments

S Ojo, A Imoize, D Alienyi - International Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Path loss prediction models occupy a central role in wireless signal propagation because of
the continuous need to achieve reliable and high quality of service for subscribers …

Opportunities and challenges of bridging the digital divide using 5G enabled high altitude platforms and TVWS spectrum

K Katzis, L Mfupe, HM Hussien - 2020 IEEE Eighth …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Like with the past generations of mobile cellular networks, deployment of 5G services in
rural areas are expected to be financially and technically challenging. Currently, researchers …

Optimal model for path loss predictions using feed-forward neural networks

SI Popoola, E Adetiba, AA Atayero, N Faruk… - Cogent …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
In this paper, an optimal model is developed for path loss predictions using the Feed-
Forward Neural Network (FFNN) algorithm. Drive test measurements were carried out in …

Path loss predictions in the VHF and UHF bands within urban environments: Experimental investigation of empirical, heuristics and geospatial models

N Faruk, SI Popoola, NT Surajudeen-Bakinde… - IEEE …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Deep knowledge of how radio waves behave in a practical wireless channel is required for
effective planning and deployment of radio access networks in urban environments …

An ensemble machine learning approach for enhanced path loss predictions for 4G LTE wireless networks

S Ojo, M Akkaya, JC Sopuru - International Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Accurate path loss prediction models are indispensable in modern wireless communication
systems. In recent times, several path loss prediction models have been proposed to …

Investigation of path loss and modeling for digital terrestrial television over Nigeria

A Akinbolati, MO Ajewole - Heliyon, 2020 - cell.com
Accurate prediction of path losses is a key factor in Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) to
ensure Quality of Service (QoS). This study investigates the path losses of three Digital …

[HTML][HTML] Path loss predictions for multi-transmitter radio propagation in VHF bands using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System

NT Surajudeen-Bakinde, N Faruk, SI Popoola… - … Science and Technology …, 2018 - Elsevier
Path loss prediction is an important process in radio network planning and optimization
because it helps to understand the behaviour of radio waves in a specified propagation …

Improving accuracy for TVWS geolocation databases: Results from measurement-driven estimation approaches

A Achtzehn, J Riihijärvi… - 2014 IEEE International …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Recent advances towards opening underutilized spectrum resources for secondary use rely
on geolocation databases to determine protection requirements of primary users. This paper …

Large-scale radio propagation path loss measurements and predictions in the VHF and UHF bands

N Faruk, IY Abdulrasheed, NT Surajudeen-Bakinde… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
For decades now, a lot of radio wave path loss propagation models have been developed
for predictions across different environmental terrains. Amongst these models, empirical …