MIMO Channel Capacity in 2D and 3D Isotropic Environments

We analyze theoretical distributions of MIMO channel capacity for different antennas in 2D and 3D statistically isotropic environments, which may be generated by multiprobe anechoic and reverberation chambers, respectively. We observe that the two environments yield comparable capacity distributions...

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Main Authors: Ryan J. Pirkl, Kate A. Remley
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/676405
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description We analyze theoretical distributions of MIMO channel capacity for different antennas in 2D and 3D statistically isotropic environments, which may be generated by multiprobe anechoic and reverberation chambers, respectively. We observe that the two environments yield comparable capacity distributions provided that (1) the 2D statistically isotropic environment’s capacity data are taken at many different antenna orientations and (2) the radiation elements have a low directivity. When these conditions are met, we find that the relative error between the 2D statistically isotropic environment’s orientation-combined capacity distribution and the 3D statistically isotropic environment’s capacity distribution is typically less than 10% for signal-to-noise ratios greater than 5 dB.
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spelling doaj-art-afcb532d3bb14218894b746a1c6d6ddc2025-08-20T02:19:06ZengWileyInternational Journal of Antennas and Propagation1687-58691687-58772012-01-01201210.1155/2012/676405676405MIMO Channel Capacity in 2D and 3D Isotropic EnvironmentsRyan J. Pirkl0Kate A. Remley1Electromagnetics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, RF Fields Group, 325 Broadway Street, MS 818.02, Boulder, CO 80305, USAElectromagnetics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, RF Fields Group, 325 Broadway Street, MS 818.02, Boulder, CO 80305, USAWe analyze theoretical distributions of MIMO channel capacity for different antennas in 2D and 3D statistically isotropic environments, which may be generated by multiprobe anechoic and reverberation chambers, respectively. We observe that the two environments yield comparable capacity distributions provided that (1) the 2D statistically isotropic environment’s capacity data are taken at many different antenna orientations and (2) the radiation elements have a low directivity. When these conditions are met, we find that the relative error between the 2D statistically isotropic environment’s orientation-combined capacity distribution and the 3D statistically isotropic environment’s capacity distribution is typically less than 10% for signal-to-noise ratios greater than 5 dB.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/676405
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