Performance Analysis of Linear Cellular Networks on Highways

This study demonstrates the importance of designing wireless networks along highways efficiently, taking into consideration the linear distribution of cells to improve performance and preserve communication quality in environments with linear structures. Therefore, this paper presents an analysis of the Signal-to-Interference Ratio (SIR) performance of linear cellular networks with rectangular shape in a highway environment. The log-distance and dual-slope propagation models are used to effectively characterize the path loss in microcells, providing an evaluation of network performance. The impact of user location, antenna height, antenna tilt, and propagation channel parameters is also considered when calculating the SIR for both rectangular and hexagonal cell systems. The simulation results demonstrate how these parameters directly affect the effectiveness of both networks; nonetheless, the linear station distribution suggests better performance than the hexagonal system since it reduces interference between neighboring cells and improves signal quality.