MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE COMMUNICATION RADIUS OF A MOBILE GROUND-BASED RETRANSMITTER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE DYNAMIC ORIENTATION OF THE ANTENNA
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https://doi.org/10.26906/SUNZ.2025.4.190Keywords:
communication radius, mobile repeater, antenna orientation, log-distance model, hybrid networks, FANET, LoRa, modelling, performance, telecommunication systemsAbstract
Increased requirements for the efficiency of mobile repeaters in hybrid networks such as FANET and LoRa necessitate the creation of simplified models for assessing connectivity. The object of the study is the process of radio signal propagation between a mobile repeater and a set of nodes in a dynamic environment. The purpose of the article is to develop a simplified mathematical model of the communication radius that takes into account the speed of movement, antenna orientation, and signal loss due to obstacles. The proposed model reduces computation time by 10–15% with an error of no more than 15% compared to the complex model. It is suitable for rapid modelling of large FANET/LoRa networks, provides a balance between accuracy and speed, and can be used to optimise the location of mobile repeaters in telecommunications systems.Downloads
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