Path loss between each user and BS needs to be calculated within the cellular layout. In SEAMCAT, there is a distinction between the raw pathloss and the effective pathloss. The effective pathloss conisders the minumum coupling loss (MCL) as defined in 3GPP. The MCL is the parameter describing the minimum loss in signal between BS and UE or UE and UE in the worst case and is defined as the minimum distance loss including antenna gains measured between antenna connectors. Note that the effective path loss includes shadowing.
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