High-Speed Rail Multiple-Input–Multiple-Output Channel Model Based on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface System

Abstract

This paper presents a geometry-based stochastic model (GBSM) for a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted multiple-input–multiple-output (MIMO) system tailored to high-speed rail environments, addressing energy leakage at space lattice points caused by the time-dependent reception direction and differing antenna array resolutions. Initially, this study explores the spatial domain feature map and spreading antenna lobe characteristics from various RIS array configurations to reshape the polarization distribution and facilitate a virtual antenna array. Subsequently, the time-dependent reception direction and position are derived by integrating the dynamics of train operations. Finally, the received signal is aligned with the polarization direction to assess the signal reception efficiency and finalize the model output. Research findings indicate that the number of RIS elements, spacing between RIS elements, and mobile relay (MR) movement characteristics significantly influence the performance of the system. Compared to existing models, the proposed model proficiently captures the effects of time-dependent receiver angle properties and RIS array configuration.