Architecture for Channel Sounding

Springer series in optical sciences/SPringer series in optical sciences 2026 Book chapter Open access

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Authors: Jonas Gedschold, Tobias Doeker, Mohanad Dawood Al-Dabbagh, Alexander Ebert, Giovanni Del Galdo, Reiner Thomä
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-01986-8_16
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Abstract This chapter deals with architectures for wideband channel sounders suitable for characterising THz wave propagation. A maximum-length binary-sequence (MLBS) sounder, a vector network analyser, and an arbitrary waveform generation-based sounder are presented as implementation examples of THz channel sounders. Sounding is usually concerned with several measurement dimensions. We are discussing impacts on the architecture if directional channel information is to be captured. This includes improvements in dynamic range when using mechanically rotated antennas. Finally, a front-end design for capturing polarimetric channel information is presented.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling Superconducting and THz Device Technology Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization

Publication details

Journal / source
Springer series in optical sciences/SPringer series in optical sciences
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
Pages
181–194
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter