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Learning Outcomes
1. | Apply specialised technical cell planning for a specific wireless communication system; | ||
2. | Utilise a systems approach to evaluate wireless system performance in terms of quality of service and grade of service; | ||
3. | Critically review and implement radio cell planning software tools; | ||
4. | Survey and investigate the operation of the key wireless standards, GSM, WCDMA LTE and dimension networks accordingly; and | ||
5. | Propose procedures for the operation and identification of strengths and weaknesses of popular wireless multiple access techniques. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | Problem solving (2) | 50% |
Laboratory Work | MATLAB Laboratory Report | 20% |
Assignment | Network Design Problem Solving | 30% |
Required reading
LTE for UMTS, OFDMA and SC-FDMA Based Radio Access ISBN 978-0-470-99401-6.
Holma, H., & Toskala, A. (2009)
Chichester: Wiley
WCDMA for UMTS - HSPA Evolution and LTE 4th ed.
Holma, H., & Toskala, A. (2007)
Chichester: Wiley
Wireless Communications ISBN 13 978-0-480-84888-3.
Molisch, Andreas F. (2005)
Chichester: Wiley
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Course | Study as part of |
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Master of Engineering | Telecommunication - Specialisation |
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