TwoRayInterference

Package: inet.physicallayer.wireless.common.pathloss

TwoRayInterference

compound module

Path loss model that accounts for interference between direct and ground-reflected signal paths. Considers phase differences, polarization effects (horizontal or vertical), and ground permittivity to accurately model constructive and destructive interference patterns, yielding a more accurate approximation than ~TwoRayGroundReflection even on short distances.

Based on research by Sommer and Dressler, this model is particularly suitable for vehicular network simulations where ground reflections significantly impact signal propagation.

<b>See also:</b> TwoRayGroundReflection

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Extends

Name Type Description
Module compound module

Base module for all INET compound modules.

Parameters

Name Type Default value Description
displayStringTextFormat string ""

Determines the text that is written on top of the submodule, supports displaying pars, watches, and module-specific information

epsilon_r double 1.02
polarization string "horizontal"

Properties

Name Value Description
class TwoRayInterference
display i=block/control

Source code

//
// Path loss model that accounts for interference between direct and
// ground-reflected signal paths. Considers phase differences, polarization
// effects (horizontal or vertical), and ground permittivity to accurately model
// constructive and destructive interference patterns, yielding a more accurate
// approximation than ~TwoRayGroundReflection even on short distances.
//
// Based on research by Sommer and Dressler, this model is particularly suitable
// for vehicular network simulations where ground reflections significantly
// impact signal propagation.
//
// @see TwoRayGroundReflection
//
module TwoRayInterference extends Module like IPathLoss
{
    parameters:
        @class(TwoRayInterference);
        @display("i=block/control");
        double epsilon_r = default(1.02);
        string polarization = default("horizontal");
}

File: src/inet/physicallayer/wireless/common/pathloss/TwoRayInterference.ned