Variability of Radio Signal Attenuation by Single Deciduous Tree Versus Reception Angle at 80 GHz

Variability of Radio Signal Attenuation by Single Deciduous Tree Versus Reception Angle at 80 GHz

Paper in proceedings (conference paper)

Vegetation significantly affects radio signal attenuation, influenced by factors such as signal frequency, plant species, and foliage density. Existing attenuation models typically address specific scenarios, like single trees, rows of trees, or green spaces, with the ITU-R P.833 recommendation being a widely recognized standard. Most assessments for single trees focus on the primary radiation direction of the transmitting antenna. This paper introduces a novel approach to evaluating radio signal scattering by a single deciduous tree. Through measurements at 80 GHz and a bandwidth of approximately 2 GHz, we analyze how total signal attenuation varies with the reception angle relative to the transmitter-tree axis. The findings from various directional measurements contribute to a comprehensive attenuation model applicable to any reception angle and also highlight the impact of bandwidth on the received signal level.

Vegetation significantly affects radio signal attenuation, influenced by factors such as signal frequency, plant species, and foliage density. Existing attenuation models typically address specific scenarios, like single trees, rows of trees, or green spaces, with the ITU-R P.833 recommendation being a widely recognized standard. Most assessments for single trees focus on the primary radiation direction of the transmitting antenna. This paper introduces a novel approach to evaluating radio signal scattering by a single deciduous tree. Through measurements at 80 GHz and a bandwidth of approximately 2 GHz, we analyze how total signal attenuation varies with the reception angle relative to the transmitter-tree axis. The findings from various directional measurements contribute to a comprehensive attenuation model applicable to any reception angle and also highlight the impact of bandwidth on the received signal level.

measurements | path loss model | propagation | single tree | vegetation

measurements | path loss model | propagation | single tree | vegetation

WOJTUŃ, J.; ZIÓŁKOWSKI, C.; KELNER, J.; MIKULÁŠEK, T.; ZÁVORKA, R.; BLUMENSTEIN, J.; HORKÝ, P.; PROKEŠ, A.; CHANDRA, A.; NARAYAN, N.; GHOSH, A.

2026

21.05.2025

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

9788831299107

Eucap 2025 19th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation

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https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10999896