International Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies (IJWMT)
IJWMT Vol. 13, No. 4, 8 Aug. 2023
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RIS-assisted Coverage Maximization Using Multi-UAVs in LTE Networks
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UAV, RIS, Base Station, Relay, Coverage Probability, SINR
Abstract
In this paper, in order to improve the coverage and the Quality of Service of end-users on the edge of a cellular network, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is employed to give them direct line of sight. In addition to that, to improve the performance of the said UAVs, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) are introduced to the model, in such a way that will enhance the connection of the UAVs with the base station. An RIS will receive a signal from the base station, modulate it and then the RIS will act as the transmitter, sending the signal towards the UAV. By simulating our proposed approach using MATLAB, we have demonstrated that utilizing RIS-assisted communication maximizes coverage between the Base Station and the UAV, outperforming the simulation results of coverage as a function of height without the use of RIS. The significance of this work lies in its ability to enhance the signal quality and coverage at cell edges by leveraging UAVs as intermediate relays. These UAVs serve the purpose of connecting users with weak or no links, effectively bridging the gap. In our simulation results, we employed RIS to strengthen the backhaul link quality between the UAVs and base stations. While our work successfully addresses the challenges of connectivity and coverage, it is important to note that we have not specifically focused on the cost aspect of these factors.
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Ademola Adesokan, Assaad El Halabi, Faten Houjaij, "RIS-assisted Coverage Maximization Using Multi-UAVs in LTE Networks", International Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies(IJWMT), Vol.13, No.4, pp. 28-34, 2023. DOI:10.5815/ijwmt.2023.04.04
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