SNR estimation for multi-antenna communication systems with closely spaced antenna elements

Snezana Krusevac*, Predrag B. Rapajic, Rodney A. Kennedy

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we investigate the performance of the multi-antenna communication systems, when antenna elements are closely spaced. We analyze the combined mutual coupling effect on both, signal and thermal noise. We apply the Nyquist's thermal noise theorem to determine the thermal noise in the multi-antenna system and to confirm the partial correlation of thermal noise for antenna spacing lower then one wavelength. Then, we evaluate the thermal noise power behavior for the coupled multi-element antenna system. Simulation results show that the signal-to-noise ratio level is underestimated if the effect of mutual coupling for thermal noise is not accounted for.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings - 8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005
    Pages423-426
    Number of pages4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    Event8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005 - Sydney, Australia
    Duration: 28 Aug 200531 Aug 2005

    Publication series

    NameProceedings - 8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005
    Volume1

    Conference

    Conference8th International Symposium on Signal Processing and its Applications, ISSPA 2005
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CitySydney
    Period28/08/0531/08/05

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