Non-line-of-sight polarized single-scatter propagation model for noncoplanar geometries

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simplified polarized non-line-of-sight single-scatter propagation model for noncoplanar geometries using prolate spheroidal coordinates, validated against Monte Carlo simulations for UV communication links.

Contribution

A new simplified polarized NLOS single-scatter model for noncoplanar geometries based solely on prolate spheroidal coordinates is proposed, improving computational efficiency.

Findings

Model matches Monte Carlo polarized simulations accurately

Validated feasibility of 2-polarization UV communication link

Simplifies calculations compared to previous Cartesian-based models

Abstract

The classical model of non-line-of-sight (NLOS) single-scatter propagation for coplanar geometries was recently extended to include noncoplanar geometries; the calculation processes in the extended model are partly based on the Cartesian coordinate system and are somewhat complicated. A new NLOS single-scatter propagation model for noncoplanar geometries is presented based only on the prolate spheroidal coordinate system, which can be considered as the simplified version of the extended model mentioned above. Similar to the polarization-extension of the Monte-Carlo-based multiple-scatter model, the new single-scatter model for noncoplanar geometries is also extended to take polarization into account; the polarized single-scatter model is validated by the Monte-Carlo-based polarized model, results show perfect match. The theoretical feasibility of a 2-polarization UV communication link is validated based on the polarized single-scatter model.