September 2004 doc.: IEEE 802.

15-04/462r0
Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)

Submission Title: Propagation Pathloss Model Comparisonfor TG4 Range Issue

Date Submitted: 6 September 204
Source: Colin Lanzl
Address 83 Nottingham Drive, Nashua, NH 03062
Voice: 781-687-0578, FAX:781-276-4001, E-Mail: clanzl@ieee.org
Re: Pathloss model Comparison for TG4 in support of TG4a range comparison

Abstract: This document presents some pathloss models.

Purpose: This document is provided in support of TG4a activities.
Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for
discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this
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to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.
Release: The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE
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Submission Slide 1 Colin Lanzl

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Two-breakpoint Model

PL(d )= -10log{[c/(4pdfm)]2 [1-exp(-(dt1 /d)g-2)][1-exp(-(dt2/d)g2- g1]},

Where:
PL: pathloss, dB
d: distance between transmitter and receiver
f m: geometric mean of transmitted frequency band
g1: propagation constant after first breakpoint
g2: propagation constant after second breakpoint
c: velocity of propagation
dt1: first breakpoint distance from transmitter
dt2: second breakpoint distance from transmitter

Submission Slide 2 Colin Lanzl

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Loss-per-meter Model

PL(d )= -10log{[c/(4pdfm)]2} + *d,

Where:
PL: pathloss, dB
d: distance between transmitter and receiver
fm: geometric mean of transmitted frequency band
: loss-per-meter parameter
c: velocity of propagation

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Comparison

Submission Slide 4 Colin Lanzl