Methods of computer modeling of electromagnetic field propagation in urban scenarios for Internet of Things

Anatolii Kliuchka – René Harťanský – Ján Halgoš

   The paper investigates software solutions to simulate radio waves propagation in urban environment, specifically for the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive guide for utilizing the Altair Feko software to obtain a detailed representation of the IoT network, its associated parameters and how they relate to the modeling of electromagnetic fields. It is beneficial to simulate the network during the design stage to obtain valuable data and make necessary adjustments. The key features of a Sigfox or other low power IoT network can be obtained by simulation, enabling an evaluation of the network design prior to its actual implementation. Given the growing demand for IoT devices and networks, researching the optimal design and performance of such networks is of great importance. This underscores the need for continuous exploration of effective methods to achieve efficient design and performance of IoT networks.

Keywords: internet of things, computer simulation, radio waves propagation, network, antenna design

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