A Dynamic Propagation Prediction Platform Over Irregular Terrain and Buildings for Wireless Communications

The paper introduces an algorithm that converts dynamically GIS terrain and clutter information into the flat terrain input parameterization needed for COST 231 Walflsch-Ikegami model. Under this algorithm, a new method for average building height calculation is presented, using Epstein-Peterson's multiple knife-edge diffraction method. Additionally, it is introduced a new realistic approach for line-of-sight stochastic modeling. The mobile station (MS) paths are generated using a new mobility model previously validated for the city of Lisbon, Portugal.