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# Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication

Version 1 : Received: 8 February 2018 / Approved: 8 February 2018 / Online: 8 February 2018 (15:37:40 CET)

A peer-reviewed article of this Preprint also exists.

Bai, L.; Tucci, M.; Barmada, S.; Raugi, M.; Zheng, T. Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication. Energies 2018, 11, 863. Bai, L.; Tucci, M.; Barmada, S.; Raugi, M.; Zheng, T. Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication. Energies 2018, 11, 863.

Journal reference: Energies 2018, 11, 863
DOI: 10.3390/en11040863

## Abstract

Currently, narrowband Power line communication (PLC) is considered as an attractive communication system in smart grid environments for applications such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). In this paper, we will present a comprehensive comparison and analysis in time and frequency domain of noise measured in China and Italy. In addition, impulsive noise in these two countries are mainly analyzed and modeled using two probability based models, Middleton Class A (MCA) model and $$\alpha$$ stable distribution model. The results prove that noise measured in China is rich in impulsive noise, and can be modeled well by $$\alpha$$ stable distribution model, while noise measured in Italy has less impulsive noise, and can be better modeled by MCA model.

## Subject Areas

narrowband PLC; impulsive noise; noise modeling