Modeling and Analysis of In-Vehicle Power Line Communication Channels

In this paper, we address the problem of power line communication inside a vehicle, focusing on channel characterization and modeling. The statistical properties of the transfer function between two points in the power distribution system are deduced from a propagation model that takes into account the complicated structure of the cable bundles. Theoretical estimates are compared to experimental results. Later on, this theoretical model, together with an impulsive noise model, will be implemented in a software communication tool that is designed to optimize modulation schemes and channel coding.