In a world where wireless devices have become an integral part of daily life, the guarantee of reliable wireless networks is more crucial than ever. Accurately predicting the propagation characteristics of wireless signals is highly desirable.
However, due to the complex nature of wireless signal propagation in volatile environments, simulating such scenarios is notoriously difficult and lacks accuracy.1 As a result, characterizing wireless signal propagation is often neglected and wireless networks are set up based on intuition and simple measurements.
This article employs measurements to describe the impact of environmental factors on wireless signal propagation and strives to offer insights into the requirements for an optimal implementation of wireless networks.