Proceedings of 2nd International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Integrated Sciences and Technologies, IMDC-IST 2021, 7-9 September 2021, Sakarya, Turkey

Research Article

UHF Radio Channel Measurements and Prediction for Maritime Communications

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2314956,
        author={F. Salazar Qui\`{o}onez and M.  Abdulaziz and Raed  Abd-Alhameed},
        title={UHF Radio Channel Measurements and Prediction for Maritime Communications},
        proceedings={Proceedings of 2nd International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Integrated Sciences and Technologies, IMDC-IST 2021, 7-9 September 2021, Sakarya, Turkey},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={IMDC-IST},
        year={2022},
        month={1},
        keywords={uhf repeater extender marine communications ship to shore 3d sbr shoot and bounce ray tracing technique atex radios lng cargo},
        doi={10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2314956}
    }
    
  • F. Salazar Quiñonez
    M. Abdulaziz
    Raed Abd-Alhameed
    Year: 2022
    UHF Radio Channel Measurements and Prediction for Maritime Communications
    IMDC-IST
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.7-9-2021.2314956
F. Salazar Quiñonez1,*, M. Abdulaziz2, Raed Abd-Alhameed2
  • 1: Dragon Systems LTD, Milford Haven, SA73 2ND, United Kingdom
  • 2: Mobile and Satellite Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, University of Bradford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, United Kingdom
*Contact email: fsalazar@dragonsystemsltd.co.uk

Abstract

Radio Service Coverage Area of UHF Repeater systems is one of the most important performance elements for a ship to shore radio communications within industries around the world. Each implemented system is designed to fulfill their specific demands, which in this case is balancing coverage limitations and transmission power restrictions due to petrochemical industry regulations. This paper presents the performance of an Analogue UHF Repeater Extender characterized by a 3D Shoot and Bounce Ray Tracing Propagation Model combining efforts of field strength distribution, time of arrival, and propagation-channel environment. The work is focused on the extender’s field measurements results in comparison to a Wireless InSite 3D SBR simulation model.