Physics-informed Generalizable Wireless Channel Modeling with Segmentation and Deep Learning: Fundamentals, Methodologies, and Challenges
Abstract: Channel modeling is fundamental in advancing wireless systems and has thus attracted considerable research focus. Recent trends have seen a growing reliance on data-driven techniques to facilitate the modeling process and yield accurate channel predictions. In this work, we first provide a concise overview of data-driven channel modeling methods, highlighting their limitations. Subsequently, we introduce the concept and advantages of physics-informed neural network (PINN)-based modeling and a summary of recent contributions in this area. Our findings demonstrate that PINN-based approaches in channel modeling exhibit promising attributes such as generalizability, interpretability, and robustness. We offer a comprehensive architecture for PINN methodology, designed to inform and inspire future model development. A case-study of our recent work on precise indoor channel prediction with semantic segmentation and deep learning is presented. The study concludes by addressing the challenges faced and suggesting potential research directions in this field.
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