Impact of Atmospheric Variables, Radio Resource Control and Call Drop on Radio Frequency Signals Attenuation in Wireless Communication Networks

Abstract

 In our increasingly interconnected society, wireless communication networks are essential for facilitating smooth data transfer and communication across long distances. Radio frequency signals are used in communication networks for flawless message delivery, whether you're calling, texting, or streaming video. The quality of these signals, however, can be impacted by variables like temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, and others, which can result in attenuation, deterioration, and subpar network performance. The impact of temperature and humidity on RF signal attenuation is the main emphasis of this research, even if other atmospheric conditions also contribute to signal attenuation. In this paper Radio resource control, call drop, temperature and relative humidity data were sourced from Globacom communication and Nimet, north central office in Nigeria. The results indicated clearly that relative humidity contributed largely to signal attenuation while temperature, RRC and call drop parameters closely follows for the period evaluated.