Propagation loss prediction in the urban environment with rectangular grid-plan streets

The prediction of propagation loss characteristics is an essential part of radio network planning in urban and suburban environments. To design the MultiGain Wireless system constructed by Tadiran Telecommunication successfully it is very important to investigate the propagation characteristics and cell coverage of urban/suburban radio channels. We propose a new two-dimensional crossing-waveguides model which is based on the preliminary results obtained from the 2D-waveguide model presented by Blaunstein and Levin (see Radio Sci., vol.31, p.313-23, 1996) for the investigation of radiowave propagation along the street in LOS conditions.