Propagation Prediction Models for Wireless Communication Systems

Abstract

A comprehensive review of the propagation pre- diction models for terrestrial wireless communication systems is
presented in this paper. The classic empirical models are briefly described and the focus is placed on the application of ray-tracing
techniques to the development of deterministic propagation models. Schemes to increase the computational efficiency and accuracy
are discussed. Traditional statistical models are also briefly reviewed for completeness. New challenges to the propagation
prediction are described and some new approaches for meeting these challenges are presented.