Path Loss Prediction in Urban Areas: A Machine Learning Approach
- 1 December 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
- Vol. 22 (4) , 809-813
Abstract
Propagation prediction is important in that it contributes towards optimal base station planning and placement. This is especially relevant for 5G and other future generations of cellular networks. In this work, we propose a machine learning based method to rapidly predict path loss in an urban area using data extracted from online sources such as OpenStreetMap and other Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to aid in cellular coverage estimation in an area. The outcome of this work is useful for an urban environment that sees rapid development and changes to its landscape. In such a scenario, the location of the existing base station will benefit from adjustment for optimal coverage provision.Keywords
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