@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/12407, title = {MIMO Performances in Tunnel Environment: Interpretation from the Channel Characteristics}, author = {C. Sanchis-Borras and J. M. Molina-Garcia-Pardo and P. Degauque and M. Lienard}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The objective of this contribution is to study the performances in terms of bit error rate, of space-time code algorithms applied to MIMO communication in tunnels. Indeed, the channel characteristics in a tunnel are quite different than those of urban or indoor environment, due to the guiding effect of the tunnel. Therefore, MIMO channel matrices have been measured in a straight tunnel, in a frequency band around 3GHz. Correlation between array elements and properties of the MIMO matrices are first studied as a function of the distance between the transmitter and the receiver. Then, owing to a software tool simulating the link, predicted values of bit error rate are given for VLAST, OSTBC and QSTBC algorithms applied to a MIMO configuration with 2 or 4 array elements. Results are interpreted from the analysis of the channel properties.}, journal = {International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {10}, year = {2012}, pages = {1169 - 1173}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/12407}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/70}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 70, 2012}, }