Article Details
  • Published Online:
    May  2024
  • Product Name:
    The IUP Journal of Telecommunications
  • Product Type:
    Article
  • Product Code:
    IJTC010524
  • Author Name:
    Chigozirim Ajaegbu, Kanu U Richmond, Ruth Amanze and Seun Ebiesuwa
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    YES
  • Subject/Domain:
    Engineering
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  • Pages:
    18
Enhancing 6G Coverage: A Comparative Study of SINR Optimization in Urban and Suburban Environments
Abstract

While the transition to 6G network technology has introduced significant advancements in mobile communications, it has also presented challenges to achieving optimal signalinterference- noise-ratio (SINR), especially in urban and suburban environments. This study focuses on SINR distributions within the lower-value spectrum characteristic of 6G environments, with the goal of refining coverage probability models. Through advanced simulations, the study enhanced existing models by considering factors such as antenna heights and signal frequencies. The findings showed a sharp initial increase in coverage probability in urban areas with additional base stations, contrasting with a more linear improvement in suburban areas. Specifically, urban coverage probability improved from 0.60 to 0.77, while suburban coverage saw a gradual increase from 0.50 to 0.63 with increased base station density. The study highlighted the need for tailored 6G deployment strategies to effectively address the unique challenges of urban versus suburban settings. The findings offer valuable insights for network planners and operators in optimizing 6G networks, emphasizing the significance of SINR optimization in achieving high-quality network coverage across different geographical landscapes.

Introduction

The impending advent of 6G networks marks a quantum leap in mobile communication, where the envisioned landscape is not merely an extension of current capabilities but a radical expansion to unprecedented levels of connectivity and data throughput.