An Overview of the Physical Insight and the Various Performance Metrics of Fading Channels in Wireless Communication Systems (original) (raw)

This chapter provides an overview of the physical insights and various performance metrics associated with fading channels in wireless communication systems. It begins by detailing the types of fading, including fast and slow fading, as well as flat and frequency selective fading. The discussion extends to methodologies for evaluating fading channels through statistical distributions based on empirical observations. Additionally, it addresses critical performance metrics such as average capacity, outage probability, and average bit error probability, emphasizing the importance of understanding both large and small scale fading effects on signal propagation.