A stochastic multiple-input-multiple-output radio channel model for evaluation of space-time coding algorithms

Abstract

A simple framework for Monte Carlo simulations of a multiple-input-multiple-output radio channel is proposed. The derived model includes the partial correlation between the paths in the channel, as well as fast fading and time dispersion. The only input parameters required for the model are the shape of the power delay spectrum and the spatial correlation functions at the transmit and receive end. Thus, the required parameters are available in the open literature for a large variety of environments. It is furthermore demonstrated that the Shannon capacity of the channel is highly dependent on the considered environment.