A Novel Wideband MIMO Channel Model and McMaster's Wideband MIMO SDR

In the following, we present a novel wideband multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) channel model, which we refer to as the structured model. The model is based on the eigenvalue decomposition (EVD) of the wideband channel correlation matrix. It does not assume the scatterers at the receiver fade independently of those at the transmitter. It also models correlation between delay bins in the power delay profile (PDP). Using data gathered from the wideband MIMO software defined radio (WMSDR) in fixed outdoor locations, and the Brigham Young University (BYU) wideband MIMO channel sounder, we show excellent agreement between modeled and measured data.

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