Comparative analysis of propagation models in LTE networks with spline interpolation

Abstract

This paper deals with the radio propagation models predominantly used for the 4th Generation (4G) of cellular networks generally known as Long Term Evolution (LTE). It is necessary to study the radio wave propagation models at the development level of any wireless communication network or system. A comparative analysis is made among various radio propagation prediction models to assess the appropriate prediction model which can be helpful for LTE networks in a particular environment. In the analysis part; the mean, standard deviation and root mean square value are computed. In the evaluation Free space model predicts the minimum path loss and SUI model predicts the more path loss for the given values of frequency, base station antenna heights, and Mobile equipment antenna heights and transmitted power. Ericsson, winner II, Cost-231 and ECC models are showing better results when compared with the practical data obtained in the NCR region Delhi (INDIA). Among these models Ericsson model is showing least RMSE and standard deviation. From the analysis carried out in this paper, it is observed that the Ericsson path loss model is the best model for NCR region Delhi (INDIA). To acquire more accurate results in the existed Ericsson model some modifications are given using statistical measures.