The impact of atmospheric pressure on the performance of 60GHz point to point links within 5G networks

Linge, N; Odum, R; Hill, S; von Hünerbein, S; Linnebank, P; Sutton, A; Townend, D

Abstract

There is growing interest in the use of millimetre-wave spectrum as a potential candidate for the provision of high capacity, short range, back-haul solutions within future 5G ultra-dense network infrastructures. However, it is recognised that these frequencies are highly susceptible to atmospheric conditions and therefore a more detailed understanding of such behaviour is required. This paper presents measurements obtained from a long-term trial of a 60GHz point-to-point link that is under test at the University of Salford, UK. Results obtained confirm a direct correlation between path loss and the impact of both atmospheric gases and rain but also highlight a discrepancy. Further analysis has revealed that changes in atmospheric pressure also appear to be having a detrimental effect on link performance. This in turn may be linked to complex changes in the spectral lines of Oxygen molecules as a function of pressure. Sample data from the trial is presented as evidence of the potential impact of changes in atmospheric pressure at 60GHz.

Citation

Linge, N., Odum, R., Hill, S., von Hünerbein, S., Linnebank, P., Sutton, A., & Townend, D. (2018, November). The impact of atmospheric pressure on the performance of 60GHz point to point links within 5G networks. Presented at Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference 2018 (LAPC2018), Loughborough, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: Loughborough Antennas & Propagation Conference 2018 (LAPC2018)
• Conference Location: Loughborough, UK
• Start Date: Nov 12, 2018
• End Date: Nov 13, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Nov 12, 2018
• Publication Date: Nov 12, 2018
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2019
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2018.1424
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2018.1424
• Related Public URLs: https://digital-library.theiet.org/content/conferences/cp746
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Proceedings ISBN: 978-1-78561-969-4; Event Type : Conference