Channel measurements and modelling have been long considered as the foundation for effective and efficient wireless communication system designs. Recently, there has been an explosive growth of research work dedicated to the so-called device-to-device (D2D) communications. In the mean time, however, measurements and modelling of D2D channels seem to somewhat fall behind. To promote research on these aspects, in this study, the authors provide a critical overview of the current state of research on D2D channels, and comprehensively discuss future trends and research directions.

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