Abstract
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) channels exhibit highly dynamic and non-stationary
characteristics, posing significant challenges in designing reliable communication systems.
The level crossing rate (LCR) and average fade duration (AFD) are two important secondorder
statistical properties that help characterize these rapid channel changes. This paper
presents an in-depth analysis of the LCR and AFD for a two-dimensional non-isotropic
scattering model of a V2V Rician flat fading channel. The study investigates the influence
and impact of several key parameters on LCR and AFD, focusing on the impact of high
vehicle traffic density (VTD). The results closely align with available empirical data and
offer valuable insights into designing robust V2V communication systems that can adapt
to the rapidly evolving channel conditions.