Performance analysis of empirical propagation model for long term evaluation (LTE) network

Reliable propagation model is crucial in a process of radio network planning and designing of wireless system. This paper provides basic information about RSRP calculations for LTE system and it describes propagation models which can be used for LTE systems in 1800 MHz frequency band. Ericsson, SUI, and Walfisch-Ikegami propagation models are presented in this paper. Using these propagation models RSRP predictions are made for LTE 1800 system deployed in the city of Osijek, Croatia. The comparison between measurements and predictions of receiving power level for LTE 1800 system is also presented.