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Wireless Communication Performance Testing: From Laboratory Environment to Research Vessel
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This study addresses reliability challenges in maritime wireless communications under shared-spectrum conditions, focusing on signal degradation induced by dynamic obstructions and complex marine environments. We extend laboratory-based electromagnetic propagation measurement methodologies—previously confined to controlled settings—to real-world deployments on an electric research vessel, conducting systematic indoor–outdoor comparative experiments. These include line-of-sight obstruction tests, multi-location received signal strength (RSS) measurements, and empirical signal attenuation analysis. We quantitatively characterize the impact of obstacles (e.g., lab objects and ship structures), transmission distance, and device mounting height on path loss. Results reveal that obstructions significantly exacerbate path loss; distance and antenna height exhibit nonlinear effects on link margin; and typical ship structures introduce up to 20 dB additional attenuation. The findings provide reproducible empirical evidence and actionable design guidelines for robust maritime wireless network deployment.
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This study investigates signal transmission within a shared spectrum, focusing on measurements conducted both in laboratory and outdoor environments. The objective was to demonstrate how laboratory objects obstructing the line of sight can attenuate the signal between a transmitter (Tx) and a receiver (Rx). Additionally, we examined the impact of distance and placement in various locations aboard an electric research boat on signal transmission efficiency. These findings contribute to understanding whether the environmental factors influence wireless communication in dynamic and obstructed environments.
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Investigating signal transmission in shared spectrum environments
Measuring signal attenuation from obstructions in lab settings
Assessing distance and placement impact on research vessel
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Laboratory and outdoor signal transmission measurements
Assessing obstruction impact on line-of-sight attenuation
Evaluating distance and placement on research vessel
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