Millimeter-Wave Indoor Channel Characterization Based on Directional Measurements at 39 GHz and 70 GHz

Abstract

This paper presents results of wideband channel measurements at 39 GHz and 70 GHz in a typical indoor office environment. Measurements were carried out using Durham University's multi-band frequency modulated continuous wave channel sounder. The propagation characteristics at different angular orientations are estimated and compared for both frequency bands. The effects of the antenna pattern on the propagation channel parameters such as the average power delay profile, root mean square delay spread, and angular spread, are analyzed. The results show similar propagation properties for both measured bands.