Radio wave propagation in arch-shaped tunnels: Measurements and simulations by asymptotic methods

Emilie Masson (1) , Pierre Combeau (2) , Yann Cocheril (1) , Marion Berbineau (1) , Lilian Aveneau (2) , Rodolphe Vauzelle (2)

1 INRETS - Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Sécurité
2 SIC

Several wireless communication systems are developed for communication needs between train and ground and between trains in the railway or mass transit domains. They are developed for operational needs for security and comfort. In order to deploy these systems in specific environments, such as tunnels, straight or curved, rectangular or arch-shaped section, specific propagation models have to be developed. A modelisation of the radio wave propagation in straight arch-shaped tunnels is realized by using asymptotic methods, such as Ray Tracing and Ray Launching, combined with the tessellation of the arched section. A method of interpolation of the facets' normals was implemented in order to minimize the error made when using the tessellation. Results obtained are validated by comparison to the literature and to measurement results.

Mots clés: Radio wave propagation; Tunnels; Asymptotic methods; Measurements

Domaines: Electromagnétisme

Emilie Masson, Pierre Combeau, Yann Cocheril, Marion Berbineau, Lilian Aveneau, et al.. Radio wave propagation in arch-shaped tunnels: Measurements and simulations by asymptotic methods. Comptes Rendus de l'Academie des Sciences. Série IV, Physique, Astronomie, 2010, 11 (1), pp.44 - 53. ⟨10.1016/j.crhy.2009.12.003⟩. ⟨hal-00487167⟩