@inproceedings{94f4929daa674247ab7deb8c606cae6b,
title = "Exploiting vertical diversity in vehicular channel environments",
abstract = "Antenna diversity is a well-known technique used to improve the quality and reliability of a wireless link. In vehicular networks, a different approach to antenna diversity is needed due to their unique channel characteristics. However, this issue has not been actively researched, especially for the positioning of antennas. In this paper, we highlight the benefit of vertical diversity over traditional horizontal diversity techniques in vehicular network environments. Through experiments using IEEE 802.11a radios in the 5:2GHz band, we first show the difference of attenuation patterns from various antenna positions installed in a vehicle, then we show the benefit of vertical diversity by quantifying the diversity gains and combined error rates. This finding has implications for the future position of antenna installation in vehicles.",
keywords = "Ad-hoc network, Antenna diversity, Broadcasting, Height diversity, Two-ray ground model, Vehicular network channel, Vertical diversity",
author = "Sangho Oh and Sanjit Kaul and Marco Gruteser",
year = "2009",
doi = "10.1109/PIMRC.2009.5449728",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781424451234",
series = "IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "958--962",
booktitle = "2009 IEEE 20th Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications Symposium, PIMRC 2009",
address = "United States",
note = "2009 IEEE 20th Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications Symposium, PIMRC 2009 ; Conference date: 13-09-2009 Through 16-09-2009",
}