6G Oriented Wireless Communication Channel Characteristics Analysis and Modeling

Based on the vision on the 6G wireless communication network, i.e., global coverage, all spectrums and all applications, we comprehensively survey 6G related wireless channel measurements, channel characteristics, and channel models for all frequency bands and all scenarios. Millimeter wave (mmWave), terahertz (THz), optical band, satellite, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), maritime, underwater acoustic, high-speed train (HST), vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), massive/ ultra-massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO), orbital angular momentum (OAM), and industry Internet of things (IoT) communication channels were particularly investigated. The related 6G channel measurement and modeling results were also given. Finally, future research challenges on 6G channel measurements and modeling were pointed out.

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