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Impact of Dust and Sandstorms on 6G UAV Base Station Performance in Arid Saudi Arabian Environments

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dc.contributor.authorShalaby A.M.en_US
dc.contributor.authorOthman N.S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorShalaby M.en_US
dc.contributor.authorid57219433216en_US
dc.contributor.authorid56426823300en_US
dc.contributor.authorid57189881220en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-03T07:46:55Z
dc.date.available2025-03-03T07:46:55Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThis research provides a detailed quantitative analysis of the challenges encountered in deploying 6G Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Base Stations UAV-BS in arid environments, specifically focusing on Saudi Arabia. The study meticulously quantifies the impact of dust and sand storms on these advanced communication systems, highlighting the substantial increase in signal attenuation and path loss under such conditions. Key findings include a marked dependency of transmitted power requirements on visibility at millimeter range high frequencies, (at 100 GHz). The results demonstrate that at this frequency, a decrease in ground visibility from 15 to 5 meters necessitates a significant increase in transmitted power by approximately 10 dB. Moreover, a striking 50 dB increase in path loss is observed when transitioning from a 3 GHz carrier frequency to 100 GHz under a ground visibility of 5 meters. This increase is attributed to a 30 dB rise in free space loss FSL due to the change in carrier frequency and an additional 20 dB attributed to increased dust attenuation at 100 GHz compared to 3 GHz. Our approach integrates PSO for dynamic UAV-BS positioning, effectively mitigating the adverse effects of dust and sand on signal quality. The research underscores the importance of considering UAV altitude, signal frequency, and ground visibility for optimal signal propagation. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of dynamic power management strategies within the network architecture to adapt to the unique challenges of arid environments. This study not only illuminates the practical implications for the deployment of UAV-BS in future 6G networks but also emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation of UAV-BS positioning in response to changes in visibility and that due to continuous change in the pattern of active users (asking for network services). The insights gained are crucial for ensuring reliable communication during environmental challenges, paving the way for more resilient and efficient wireless communication systems in demanding conditions. ? 2013 IEEE.en_US
dc.description.natureFinalen_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3412979
dc.identifier.epage86207
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85196056283
dc.identifier.spage86194
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85196056283&doi=10.1109%2fACCESS.2024.3412979&partnerID=40&md5=27aeb57a1f06606b4cc238ba2b2d42f8
dc.identifier.urihttps://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/37045
dc.identifier.volume12
dc.pagecount13
dc.publisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.en_US
dc.relation.ispartofAll Open Access; Gold Open Access
dc.sourceScopus
dc.sourcetitleIEEE Access
dc.subject5G mobile communication systems
dc.subjectBase stations
dc.subjectDust
dc.subjectNetwork architecture
dc.subjectParticle swarm optimization (PSO)
dc.subjectSand
dc.subjectSignal processing
dc.subjectSignal to noise ratio
dc.subjectStorms
dc.subjectUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
dc.subjectVehicle to vehicle communications
dc.subjectVisibility
dc.subject6g
dc.subject6g mobile communication
dc.subjectAerial base station
dc.subjectAerial vehicle
dc.subjectAttenuation
dc.subjectDust and sand storm attenuation
dc.subjectDust storm
dc.subjectLine of Sight
dc.subjectLine of sight probability
dc.subjectLines-of-sight
dc.subjectMobile communications
dc.subjectParticle swarm
dc.subjectParticle swarm optimization
dc.subjectPath loss
dc.subjectSand storms
dc.subjectStorm attenuation
dc.subjectSwarm optimization
dc.subjectUnmanned aerial vehicle
dc.subjectWireless communications
dc.subjectAntennas
dc.titleImpact of Dust and Sandstorms on 6G UAV Base Station Performance in Arid Saudi Arabian Environmentsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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