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The Influence of Atmospheric Radio Refractivity on the WiMAX Signal Level in the Areas of Weak Coverage
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Milda Tamosiuniene,
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    Milda Tamosiuniene

    Semiconductor Physics Institute of Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Lithuania

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Evaldas Stankevicius,
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    Evaldas Stankevicius

    Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

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Milda Tamosiunaite,
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    Milda Tamosiunaite

    Semiconductor Physics Institute of Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Lithuania

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Stasys Tamosiunas,
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    Stasys Tamosiunas

    Vilnius University, Lithuania

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Mindaugas Zilinskas
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    Mindaugas Zilinskas

    Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania, Lithuania

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Proceedings of 2015 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Prague, July 6 - 9，Page(s)580-584
Abstract
The influence of weather conditions on the signal level of the fourth generation (4G) wireless mobile network, working on the WiMAX standard, has been examined. The data of measurements are presented. The power level of the received signal was continuously mea- sured and compared to the calculated values of atmospheric radio refractivity. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) method for determination of radio refractivity-value has been used. In the ITU method, the measured data of air temperature, pressure, and relative humidity are used. It was examined if changes of signal level and variations of the radio refractivity-value occur at the same time. The long-term measurements were carried out at the same time and place. The experiment was carried out in an area of weak coverage. It was concluded that in the areas of weak coverage, 4G (WiMAX) signals are strongly influenced by variations of the atmospheric radio refractivity.
Citation
Milda Tamosiuniene, Evaldas Stankevicius, Milda Tamosiunaite, Stasys Tamosiunas, and Mindaugas Zilinskas, "The Influence of Atmospheric Radio Refractivity on the WiMAX Signal Level in the Areas of Weak Coverage," Proceedings of 2015 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Prague, July 6 - 9，Page(s)580-584
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