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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Propogation and Channel Modelling
Module Code	EE600
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Wireless mobile communications are continuously adapting to new areas and services. Much attention has been spent over the last 15 years on network planning for mobile services such as GSM and UMTS. Attention is now turning more to micro-cells, pico-cells and femto-cells and related networks concepts such as personal area networks and body area networks. For these systems a profound knowledge of indoor and outdoor wave propagation, multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems, ultra-wideband (UWB) techniques as well as RF system level characterization is essential. This module will provide a thorough grounding in propagation phenomena and channel modelling for PhD students embarking on research on any aspect of wireless systems.The course shall be delivered in two blocks, each lasting a week. This module is being developed under the Telecommunications Graduate Initiative (TGI) as part of which it has the course code TGI_P04. In 2011-2012 the module will be delivered by Professors Werner Wiesbeck, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Thomas Kurner, University of Braunschweig.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe basic wave propagation effects such as reflection, scattering, refraction and diffraction.
2. Explain, model and manipulate key propagation concepts such as polarization, multipath and Doppler effect.
3. Derive and apply commonly used deterministic and stochastic models of propagation phenomena as they occur in a variety of environments and in the context of a variety of modern wireless systems.
4. Derive and apply narrow-band, wide-band and ultra-wideband propagation channel models for use in a variety of environments and wireless systems.
5. Describe and implement more advanced techniques such as those based on the Uniform Theory of Diffraction, parabolic equation and integral equations, as well as articulate how they differ from simpler models.
6. Explain the concept of diversity and the fundamentals underpinning Multiple Input Multiple Output systems.
7. Apply their practical knowledge of propagation and channel modelling to radio coverage and network planning problems.
8. Identify and critique current research activities relating to the area of propagation and channel modelling.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	40	Block release classroom sessions
Tutorial	20	Block release tutorial sessions
Assignment	60	Computer modelling based assignment
Independent learning	130	Students will be given a comprehensive reading list comprising recent and classic journal papers and textbooks.
Examination	3	Class test
Total Workload: 253

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Propagation and scattering models.
Overview, Geographical databases, ray-optical models, 2D Parabolic Equation methods, 2D integral equation models, numerical methods for scattering computation, ITU-R 1546, Stochastic models, SISO channel modelling, Coverage planning..

Mobile Communication Systems.
Overview, GSM,UMTS, Mobile Channel System Theory, Narrowband Channel, Wideband Channel, C2C Applications, OFDM..

Virtual Drive.
Overview, Realisation, Urban, Freeway, Virtual Drive VHF, Virtual Drive Link C2C 802.11a, PHY 802.11p, Simulations 802.11p..

Multiple Input Multiple Output.
Overview, MIMO Channel Characterisation, MIMO Techniques, MIMO Antenna Design, LMS Beamforming, MIMO Antennas.

Ultrawideband Channel characterization.
UWB definition, UWB standards and protocols, UWB channel modelling.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	The students are required to develop Matlab code to implement and examine modern propagation models.	50%	n/a
In Class Test	There will be a class test held at the end of the second week examining all aspects of the course.	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

1583, CD, 2011, Official TGI_P04 notes,

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Programme or List of Programmes

CAPD

PhD

CAPM

MSc

CAPT

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