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Abstract

In the context of 6G communication technology, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) can effectively reconfigure signal propagation paths through the adjustment of their passive metamaterial reflector units. This capability mitigates the issue of radio wave attenuation in the complex environments of mine tunnels by optimizing signal paths, thereby reducing energy loss and minimizing coverage dead zones. By utilizing RIS-assisted multi-antenna terrestrial mobile communication channels and ray tracing techniques, researchers have established a wireless channel fading model specifically for rectangular coal mine tunnels. The results suggest that under comparable conditions, RIS technology enhances low-frequency signals (e.g., 2.4 GHz) more effectively than high-frequency signals (e.g., 30 GHz). Furthermore, these improvements are more pronounced as the size of the RIS increases.

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Dr. Shuqi Wang

Dr. Wei Zhang