I. Introduction
A key factor in enhancing the reliability of the communication channel with existing ubiquitous infrastructure is modelling of the behaviour of the powerline communication (PLC) impulsive noise. This is crucial since it is well-known that impulsive noise has a negative impact on the PLC channel's performance. In contrast to background noise, which occurs over a long duration, ranging from a few seconds to hours, and is characterized by a lower power spectral density, impulsive noise occurs sporadically and in bursts of high amplitudes that last for short durations resulting in signal degradation. As a result, numerous studies have been conducted on modelling the characteristics of the PLC impulsive noise to improve PLC performance [1]–[4].