Sub-THz Channel Measurements at 158 GHz and 300 GHz in a Street Canyon Environment

TL;DR

This paper reports initial measurements of wireless channel characteristics at 158 GHz and 300 GHz in an urban street canyon, providing foundational data for future high-frequency communication system development.

Contribution

It presents the first measurement campaign at these frequencies in a street canyon environment, filling a gap in high-frequency propagation data.

Findings

Channel characteristics at 158 GHz and 300 GHz in urban street canyons are characterized.

Initial data shows potential challenges and opportunities for high-frequency urban communications.

Results serve as a basis for designing future 6G and beyond wireless systems.

Abstract

This paper presents first results of a channel measurement campaign performed in an urban micro (UMi) street canyon scenario at 158 GHz and 300 GHz.