Considerations for selecting between 3.65 GHz and 2.5 GHz Operation in Mobile WiMAX: A Comparative Analysis for Freight Railroad Applications

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By Michael Hempel Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:00

Publication Type:

Conference Paper

Authors:

Pradhumna Lal Shrestha; Hempel, Michael; Sharif, Hamid; Shahram Mehrvarzi

Source:

International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology , Dubai, UAE (2013)

Abstract:

<p>North America’s railroads are exploring opportunities to modernize their wireless communication infrastructure. Mobile WiMAX is considered a candidate for such deployment. The Federal Communication Commission issues licenses for Mobile WiMAX in several bands, among which 2.5 GHz and 3.65 GHz are the most popular. 2.5 GHz provides less operating restrictions while 3.65 GHz has more attractive licensing requirements. Therefore, it is imperative to compare the performances for both spectrums to ascertain the best fit with regards to performance and cost. In this paper, we provide a thorough quantitative comparison between the two spectrums and an in-depth analysis of the results.</p>