Abstract
Intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) with the ability to reconfigure inherent electromagnetic reflection and absorption characteristics in real-time provide unparalleled prospects to improve wireless connectivity in adverse circumstances. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)-assisted wireless networks are evolved as a reliable solution to combat non-line of sight (NLoS) scenarios. Thereby, the IRS-empowered UAV-assisted cellular networks will be a significant role-player to improve the coverage and user experiences. The paper aimed to minimize the path loss and maximize the achievable data rate in IRS-UAV-assisted networks. In this context, the work analyzed path loss and achievable rate utilizing millimeter wave (mmWave) carrier considering the conventional UAV model and IRS-empowered UAV communication model. The research obtained that the IRSempowered UAV communications model can significantly minimize path loss and maximize the achievable data rate compared to the conventional UAV-assisted model.
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