A Novel Low-Cost Channel Sounder for Double-Directionally Resolved Measurements in the MmWave band

Hussein Hammoud, Yuning Zhang, Zihang Cheng, Seun Sangodoyin, Markus Hofer, Faruk Pasic, Thomas Pohl, Radek Zavorka, Ales Prokes, Thomas Zemen, Christoph F. Mecklenbräuker, Andreas F. Molisch

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Abstract

Since the design of wireless MIMO systems requires knowledge of the double-directional (i.e., directionally resolved at both link ends) channel characteristics, and 5G/6G use higher frequency bands, there is the need for double-directional measurements in the mmWave spectrum, along with channel sounders that can accurately perform such measurements. This paper introduces a novel channel sounding approach based on a redirecting rotating mirror arrangement (ReRoMA). The method is low-cost and flexible as it requires only a single radio frequency chain at each link end and performs mechanical beamsteering. However, in contrast to existing rotating-horn systems, it physically separates the signal generation/transmission and the beam steering components, resulting in orders-of-magnitude faster measurements. The paper outlines the fundamental concept, describes details of the implementation, and demonstrates its application and accuracy using a $60$\,GHz prototype for measurements in static reference scenarios, as well as dynamic measurements. We illustrate the detected propagation paths using dynamic angular and delay power spectra and correlate these findings with the surrounding environmental structure. Locations of environmental objects are detected within the Fourier resolution determined by bandwidth and horn width, with no noticeable degradation due to the faster measurements.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seitenumfang14
FachzeitschriftIEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
Volume24
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 13 Nov. 2024

Research Field

  • Enabling Digital Technologies

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