Performance Optimization of Low-Altitude Platform over Crowded Areas - Souq Waqif as a Case Study

Heba Yaser*, Yara El-Shqeirat, Saud Althuniabt, Mazen Hasna, Khalid Qaraqe

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Abstract

Ensuring wireless connectivity for temporary crowded areas is one of the main concerns for wireless operators. Installing a fixed Base Station (BS) with sufficient capacity is inefficient solution that wastes the spectrum resources due to the temporary nature of these areas. Instead, Low-Altitude Platform (LAP) is reported as an efficient alternative, where an aerial entity can carry a BS to serve the desired area during the required time period. However, the optimal location and altitude of the LAP has a significant impact on the attainable performance. In this work, the optimization of both the location and the altitude of LAP that carries a BS of 4× 4 antenna operating over 28GHz is addressed. The area under investigation is Souq Waqif in Doha (Qatar) which is identified as a seasonal crowded area. Performance evaluation is conducted by the aid of Wireless InSite simulation software in terms of the average received power while considering different types of receive antennas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 6th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technologies and Networking, CommNet 2023
EditorsFaissal El Bouanani, Fouad Ayoub
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350329391
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technologies and Networking, CommNet 2023 - Hybrid, Rabat, Morocco
Duration: 11 Dec 202313 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings - 6th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technologies and Networking, CommNet 2023

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Advanced Communication Technologies and Networking, CommNet 2023
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityHybrid, Rabat
Period11/12/2313/12/23

Keywords

  • Crowded Areas
  • Low-Altitude Platform
  • Performance Optimization
  • Wireless InSite

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