Performance Evaluation of STAR-RIS-Aided-V2V Visible Light Communications at Road Intersections

Aicha Meghraoui, Mohamed L. Tayebi, Mokhtar Besseghier, Hossien ElDeeb, Sami Muhaidat

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Abstract

In non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios, especially at road intersections, vehicular visible light communication (V-VLC) systems often experience degraded performance. Obstacles like buildings, walls, nearby vehicles, and other obstructions hinder the exchange of safety messages between vehicles, impacting connectivity on perpendicular or parallel lanes. To tackle these challenges, we propose the implementation of a simultaneously transmitting and reflecting reconfigurable intelligent surface (STAR-RIS) at road intersections. This approach aims to improve communication link reliability and provide 360° coverage. Using a realistic channel model, we conduct a comprehensive performance analysis of the VLC links between the STAR-RIS and receiving vehicles. Performance metrics, including received power, bit error rate, and capacity, are evaluated for all the considered links. Our analysis results demonstrate that strategic deployment of the STAR-RIS at road intersections enables enhanced communication reliability and overcomes the limitations imposed by NLOS scenarios.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationICAEE 2024 - International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350349351
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event3rd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering, ICAEE 2024 - Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Algeria
Duration: 5 Nov 20247 Nov 2024

Publication series

NameICAEE 2024 - International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering 2024

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Advanced Electrical Engineering, ICAEE 2024
Country/TerritoryAlgeria
CitySidi-Bel-Abbes
Period5/11/247/11/24

Keywords

  • NLOS
  • road intersections
  • STAR-RIS
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle
  • Vehicular visible light communication

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