Characterization of a 5G Wireless Train Backbone via Ray-Tracing

Jorge Elizalde (1) , Aitor Arriola (1) , Manuel Alfageme (2) , Jérôme Härri (3) , Igor López

1 BRTA - Basque Research and Technology Alliance
2 COMSA Corporación
3 Eurecom [Sophia Antipolis]

In this work the antenna propagation has been characterized for a 5G Wireless Train Backbone (WLTB). For this purpose, a train model has been generated and ray tracing simulations have been performed with antennas installed on the roof of the train. In order to obtain the most optimal antenna locations, the position of the antennas has been modified in vertical and horizontal directions. Tunnels have also been simulated, changing their material properties to study their effect on the signal propagation. Obtained results have allowed to identify potential locations for the antennas of the WLTB.

Mots clés: antennas propagation simulation 5G railway; antennas; propagation; simulation; 5G; railway

Domaines: Ingénierie assistée par ordinateur

Jorge Elizalde, Aitor Arriola, Manuel Alfageme, Jérôme Härri, Igor López. Characterization of a 5G Wireless Train Backbone via Ray-Tracing. EuCAP 2022,16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, Mar 2022, Madrid, Spain. pp.1-4, ⟨10.23919/EuCAP53622.2022.9769483⟩. ⟨hal-03902989⟩