Electromagnetic Scattering from Cylinders

: A Fresnel-Based Model

Samenvatting

As a new generation of wireless communication systems approaches, there is an increasing emphasis on leveraging the characteristics of urban wireless channels to facilitate higher data rates and improved connection quality. Modelling the propagation environment emerges as a crucial factor in ensuring optimized network performance and reliable connectivity for users. State-of-the-art electromagnetic modelling techniques employ ray-tracing algorithms and scattering models of urban furniture to improve the accuracy of the computed path gain. In this context, canonical shapes, such as cylinders stand out as very common objects present in urban environments. This work presents a scattering model for metallic cylinders that is based on Fresnel integrals and addresses some of the most notable issues that existing scattering models suffer from, mainly computational complexity and near-field validity. The model is applied to single-scattering and multiple-scattering scenarios and its accuracy is showcased with respect to measurements performed in an anechoic chamber.

Datum prijs	11 dec. 2025
Originele taal	Engels
Prijsuitreikende instantie	Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Sponsoren	Ericsson Sweden
Begeleider	A.B. (Bart) Smolders (Afstudeerdocent 1), Robbert Schulpen (Afstudeerdocent 2), Martin Johannson (Externe coach) & Gerhard Steinböck (Externe coach)