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An efficient and accurate OpenMP-MPI based 3D beam tracing method for radio propagation simulation in large scale urban environments

Xiaowei MeiState Key Laboratory of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.Correspondence[email protected]
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Yong ZhangState Key Laboratory of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.View further author information
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Hai LinState Key Laboratory of CAD&CG, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.View further author information
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Pengcheng GaoShanghai Key Laboratory Electromagnetic Environmental Effects for Aerospace Vehicle, Shanghai, China.View further author information
Pages 874-885 | Received 31 May 2017, Accepted 02 Nov 2017, Published online: 29 Nov 2017

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