Estimation formula of unmanned aerial vehicle base stations density for required line-of-sight probability in urban environments

Yusuke Hata; Hisato Iwai; Shinsuke Ibi

doi:10.23919/comex.2024SPL0014

Special Cluster in Antennas and Propagation Technologies 2023

Estimation formula of unmanned aerial vehicle base stations density for required line-of-sight probability in urban environments

Yusuke Hata, Hisato Iwai, Shinsuke Ibi

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Keywords: LOS probability, UAV-BS, drone, urban environment, mobile communication system

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2024 Volume 13 Issue 6 Pages 198-201

DOI https://doi.org/10.23919/comex.2024SPL0014

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Abstract

The line-of-sight (LOS) probability in an urban environment assuming unmanned aerial vehicle base stations (UAV-BSs) is studied. We establish an estimation formula to calculate the minimum density of UAV-BSs required to achieve a certain LOS probability over an area.

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