Measuring massive MIMO array systems using over the air techniques

Emulation of a realistic environment is modeled in an anechoic chamber to measure the performance of a Base Station Massive MIMO Array antenna using a Spatial Channel Model. The first bounce path establishes the angles of departure and angle spreads observed by the MM array and each is produced by probes placed in the chamber. A channel emulator is utilized to model the full connection between the BS and MS. Additional probes are used to emulate additional multi-path components.