1)Wireless packet transmission: Fading channels, ARQ, HARQ, Energy efficient protocols, Link adaption & scheduling, Throughput/Delay tradeoff.2) Multiple access protocols: Introduction, Models & Classification3) Conflict free access schemes, FDMA/TDMA-systems, Generalized TDMA, Dynamic conflict free access: Reservation schemes, Polling. Bluetooth.4)ALOHA-type Protocols: Pure & slotted Aloha. Finite & infinite uses populations. Delay & Stability analysis. Impact of radio channels (errors, fading, capture). Multiple access in cellular systems.5) Carrier Sense type Protocols: Persistency, slotted/pure CSMA. CSMA/CD. Hidden terminals. IEEE 802.11 Hiperlan/2.6)Collision Resolution Protocols: Tree & stack protocols, limited sensing.7) Multihop radio networks: multiple access in multihop systems. STDMA, Multihop CSMA. Multihop routing schemes.
IK2504 Wireless Access Protocols 6.0 credits
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Last planned examination: Autumn 2019
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Course syllabus IK2504 (Autumn 2008–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims at providing the students the fundamentals packet oriented wireless communication systems. After successful completion of the course the student should able to perform performances analysis of media access protocols, in particular in packet radio systems with specific emphasis on radio layer aspects as fading, interference and power capture phenomena are treated.
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Specific prerequisites
120 university credits (hp) in engineering or natural sciences and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English A.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- ANN1 - Homework Problems, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
1. Either
* adequat
e solution of homework problems at seminar,
or
* written exam
2. (4 ECTS credits) Individual project report
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
Textbook: R. Rom, M. Sidi: "Multiple Access Protocols", Springer, 1990