Ο σκοπός της μεταπτυχιακής εργασίας, ήταν η ανάλυση, όσον αφορά την πιθανότητα σφάλματος, ενός τηλεπικοινωνιακού συστήματος το οποίο μεταδίδει ιατρική πληροφορία, ασύρματα, μεταξύ δυο κόμβων ενός δικτύου ιατρικών αισθητήρων. Το δίκτυο αυτό περιλαμβάνει έναν επιβλέποντα κόμβο ο οποίος προωθεί, τα δεδομένα που συλλέχθηκαν, σε ένα σταθμό βάσης, ο οποίος βρίσκεται σε ένα νοσοκομείο. Η μετάδοση της ιατρικής πληροφορίας επιτυγχάνεται με ένα πομποδέκτη ο οποίος είναι ενσωματωμένος σε όλους τους κόμβους του ασύρματου δικτύου. Χρησιμοποιείται ο ΧΕ1209 πομποδέκτης της εταιρίας Xemics S.A. ο οποίος χρησιμοποιεί την διαμόρφωση 2-CPFSK ενώ η φέρουσα συχνότητα είναι τα 36,86 kHz. Προτού, μεταδοθεί η ιατρική πληροφορία, γίνεται μια κατάλληλη επεξεργασία ώστε να προστατευθεί από τον πανταχού παρών θόρυβο και να φτάσει αναλλοίωτη στο δέκτη. Η επεξεργασία της ιατρικής πληροφορίας περιλαμβάνει τον κυκλικό έλεγχο πλεονασμού (Cyclic Redundancy Check - CRC) και την εφαρμογή ενός σχήματος διόρθωσης λαθών (Forward Error Correction – FEC). / The purpose of my master thesis was, the analysis, concerning the probability of error, of a telecommunication system, which transmits medical information, wireless, from one node, of a medical sensor network, to another. This network consists of a supervising node, who forwards the collected data, to a base station, which resides in a hospital. The transmission of the medical information is achieved by a transmitter embedded to all the nodes of the wireless network. We have used the ΧΕ1209 transmitter of Xemics S.A., who uses the 2-CPFSK modulation, whilst the carrier frequency is 36.86 kHz. Before the transmission of the medical information takes place, the data undergo a processing phase, in order to be protected from the ubiquitous noise, and reach the receiver intact. The processing of the medical information includes the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) and the application of a form of error correction called Forward Error Correction (FEC).

Thesis (MSc (Mathematics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / The main topic of this thesis is the construction of the algebraic geometric codes (Goppa codes), and their decoding by the list-decoding, which allows one to correct beyond half of the minimum distance. We also consider the list-decoding of the Reed–Solomon codes as they are subclass of the Goppa codes, and the determination of the parameters of the non primitive BCH codes. AMS Subject Classification: 4B05, 94B15, 94B35, 94B27, 11T71, 94B65,B70. Keywords: Linear codes, cyclic codes, BCH codes, Reed–Solomon codes, list-decoding, Algebraic Geometric codes, decoding, bound on codes, error probability.

In-band full-duplex (FD) communications have been optimistically promoted to improve the spectrum utilization and efficiency. However, the penetration of FD communications to the cellular networks domain is challenging due to the imposed uplink/downlink interference. This thesis presents a tractable framework, based on stochastic geometry, to study FD communications in multi-tier cellular networks. Particularly, we assess the FD communications effect on the network performance and quantify the associated gains. The study proves the vulnerability of the uplink to the downlink interference and shows that the improved FD rate gains harvested in the downlink (up to 97%) comes at the expense of a significant degradation in the uplink rate (up to 94%). Therefore, we propose a novel fine-grained duplexing scheme, denoted as α-duplex scheme, which allows a partial overlap between the uplink and the downlink frequency bands. We derive the required conditions to harvest rate gains from the α-duplex scheme and show its superiority to both the FD and half-duplex (HD) schemes. In particular, we show that the α-duplex scheme provides a simultaneous improvement of 28% for the downlink rate and 56% for the uplink rate. We also show that the amount of the overlap can be optimized based on the network design objective. Moreover, backward compatibility is an essential ingredient for the success of new technologies. In the context of in-band FD communication, FD base stations (BSs) should support HD users' equipment (UEs) without sacrificing the foreseen FD gains. The results show that FD-UEs are not necessarily required to harvest rate gains from FD-BSs. In particular, the results show that adding FD-UEs to FD-BSs offers a maximum of 5% rate gain over FD-BSs and HD-UEs case, which is a marginal gain compared to the burden required to implement FD transceivers at the UEs' side. To this end, we shed light on practical scenarios where HD-UEs operation with FD-BSs outperforms the operation when both the BSs and UEs are FD and we find a closed form expression for the critical value of the self-interference cancellation power required for the FD UEs to outperform HD UEs.

The master thesis is focused on the reliability of the human factor in the operation of the production machine. In the first part the basic legislative requirements for safety and reliability of work are presented. In the second part, the reliability of the human factor is discussed along with a description of selected methods for assessing the reliability of the human factor. The research section then concludes with a proposed methodology for human factors assessment for the manufacturing process. In the practical part, the proposed methodology is applied to the selected process, which includes risk identification and outputs from the selected methods. The thesis then concludes by recommending preventive measures to eliminate the identified risks.

Multiple antenna techniques are used to increase the robustness and performance of wireless networks. Multiple antenna techniques can achieve diversity and increase bandwidth efficiency when specially designed channel codes are used at the scheme’s transmitter. These channel codes can be designed in the space, time and frequency domain. These specially designed channel codes in the space and time domain are actually designed for flat fading channels and in frequency selective fading channel, their performance may be degraded. To counteract this possible performance degradation in frequency selective fading channel, two main approaches can be applied to mitigate the effect of the symbol interference due to the frequency selective fading channel. These approaches are multichannel equalisation and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). In this thesis, a multichannel equalisation technique and OFDM were applied to channel codes specially designed for multiple antenna systems. An optimum receiver was proposed for super-orthogonal space-time trellis codes in a multichannel equalised frequency selective environment. Although the proposed receiver had increased complexity, the diversity order is still the same as compared to the code in a flat fading channel. To take advantage of the multipath diversity possible in a frequency selective fading channel, super-orthogonal block codes were employed in an OFDM environment. A new kind of super-orthogonal block code was proposed in this thesis. Super-orthogonal space-frequency trellis-coded OFDM was proposed to take advantage of not only the possible multipath diversity but also the spatial diversity for coded OFDM schemes. Based on simulation results in this thesis, the proposed coded OFDM scheme performs better than all other coded OFDM schemes (i.e. space time trellis-coded OFDM, space-time block coded OFDM, space-frequency block coded OFDM and super-orthogonal space-time trellis-coded OFDM). A simplified channel estimation algorithm was proposed for two of the coded OFDM schemes, which form a broad-based classification of coded OFDM schemes, i.e. trelliscoded schemes and block-coded schemes. Finally in this thesis performance analysis using the Gauss Chebychev quadrature technique as a way of validating simulation results was done for super-orthogonal block coded OFDM schemes when channel state information is known and when it is estimated. The results obtained show that results obtained via simulation and analysis are asymptotic and therefore the proposed analysis technique can be use to obtain error rate values for different SNR region instead of time consuming simulation. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2012. / Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering / unrestricted

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 21, 2002 / Town & Country Hotel and Conference Center, San Diego, California / The Nova HYPERMOD demodulator operates in three modes, the classic pulse-code modulation/frequency modulation (PCM/FM), sometimes known as continuous phase frequency shift keying (CPFSK) mode, shaped offset quadrature phase shift keying (SOQPSK) mode, and continuous phase modulation (CPM) mode. Of interest to this paper is SOQPSK mode which is a waveform similar to the Advanced Range Telemetry (ARTM) Tier I waveform, Feher’s Quadrature Phase Shift Keying, B version (FQPSK-B) revision (Rev) A1. Also considered is another variant, FQPSK-JR. This paper will outline the cross compatibility and resynchronization speed of these waveforms based upon ARTM-adopted demodulator performance tests. The results of these laboratory tests comparing the HYPERMOD demodulator, the enhanced Tier I demodulator, and the current Tier I reference demodulator, both from RF Networks, will be presented.

Les systèmes de communications par satellite sont utilisés dans le contexte de la radiodiffusion, de la navigation, du sauvetage et du secours aux sinistrés, car ils permettent de fournir des services sur une large zone de couverture. Cependant, cette zone de couverture est limitée par l'effet de masquage provoqué par des obstacles qui bloquent la liaison directe entre le satellite et un utilisateur terrestre. L'effet de masquage devient plus sévère en cas de satellites à faibles angles d'élévation ou lorsque l'utilisateur est à l'intérieur. Pour résoudre ce problème, les Systèmes Coopératifs Hybride Satellite-Terrestre (HSTCS) ont été proposés. Dans un système HSTCS, l'utilisateur mobile peut profiter de la diversité spatiale en recevant des signaux à la fois du satellite et des relais terrestres. Les gap-fillers fixes ou mobiles sont utilisés pour relayer le signal satellite. La plupart des systèmes de diffusion par satellite utilisent les gap-fillers fixes alors que les gap-fillers mobiles sont nécessaires en cas de communications d'urgence lorsque l'infrastructure fixe n'est pas disponible. Dans les scénarios d'urgence (incendie, tremblement de terre, inondations, explosion) l'infrastructure terrestre existante est endommagée, donc les HSTCSs sont appropriés pour mettre à jour des informations qui permettent aux sauveteurs d'intervenir efficacement et en toute sécurité. En particulier, une mise en œuvre rapide et souple est nécessaire, ce qui pourrait être fourni par le déploiement de gap-fillers mobiles (véhicule ou portable). Plusieurs scénarios coopératifs et techniques de transmission ont déjà été proposés et étudiés. Cependant, la plupart des méthodes proposées ne fournissent qu'une analyse de performance fondée sur la simulation alors que les expressions analytiques de la probabilité de coupure et de la Probabilité d'Erreur Symbole (SEP) n'ont pas encore été établies. Cette thèse se focalise sur l'analyse de performances des systèmes HSTCS. La probabilité de coupure et SEP du système utilisant le schéma de transmission Selective Decode-and-Forward (SDF), avec ou sans sélection de relais, est évaluée dans le cas des modulations MPSK et MQAM. Cette expression analytique permet de concevoir le système HSTCS. Ces résultats sont applicables aux cas des relais fixes ou mobiles. La seconde partie de cette thèse est consacrée à des problèmes de synchronisation (décalage en temps et en fréquence ainsi que l'étalement Doppler). La mobilité des utilisateurs crée l'étalement Doppler qui détruit l'orthogonalité des sous-porteuses dans les signaux de type Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). Cette perte d'orthogonalité engendre de l'interférence entre sous-porteuses (ICI) et donc une dégradation des performances du système en termes de SEP. Dans ce cas, on présente les conditions dans lesquelles cette dégradation peut être compensée par une augmentation du Rapport Signal sur Bruit (SNR) du côté de l'émetteur. Le résultat dépend du schéma de modulation et aussi de la vitesse des utilisateurs. / Satellite communication systems are used in the context of broadcasting, navigation, rescue, and disaster relief since they allow the provision of services over a wide coverage area. However, this coverage area is limited by the masking effect caused by obstacles that block the Line-Of-Sight (LOS) link between the satellite and a terrestrial user. The masking effect becomes more severe in case of low satellite elevation angles or when the user is indoor. To address this issue, Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Cooperative Systems (HSTCSs) have been proposed. In an HSTCS, the mobile user can exploit the diversity advantages by receiving signals from both satellite and terrestrial components. Fixed or mobile gap-fillers are used to relay the satellite signal. Most of satellites broadcasting systems have been implemented using fixed gap-fillers while mobile gap-fillers are needed in emergency cases when the fixed infrastructure is not available. In emergency scenarios (e.g., fire, earthquake, flood and explosion), the existing terrestrial infrastructure has been destroyed. So, an HSTCS is appropriate for transmitting the information between the rescuers and the central office. This allows the rescuers to operate efficiently. In particular, a fast and flexible implementation is needed and this could be provided by deploying mobile gap fillers (vehicle or mobile handheld). Recently, the topic of HSTCSs has gain interest in the research community. Several cooperative scenarios and transmission techniques have been proposed and studied. However, most of existing approaches only provide a performance analysis based on simulation results and the analytical expression of the exact Symbol Error Probability (SEP) is generally not provided. This dissertation focuses on the performance analysis of HSTCSs. The exact closed-form outage probability and SEP of Selective Decode-and-Forward (SDF) transmission scheme with and without relay selection are derived for both M-ary phase shift keying (MPSK) and M-ary quadrature amplitude modulation (MQAM) schemes. This analytical SEP helps in designing and dimensioning HSTCSs. Our results are applicable to both fixed and mobile relaying techniques. Another part of the dissertation is dedicated to synchronization issues (time, frequency shifting/spreading). The mobility of users induces a Doppler spread in the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) signal that destroys the orthogonality of subcarriers. The loss of orthogonality produces Inter-subCarrier Interference (ICI) and hence a degradation of the system performance in terms of SEP. In this case, we present the conditions in which this degradation can be compensated for by an increase in the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) at the transmitter side. The result depends on both the modulation scheme and the speed of the mobile users.

Die extrem große Bandbreite, die UWB-Systeme zur Übertragung von Daten nutzen können, ermöglicht theoretisch eine sehr hohe Datenrate. Eine mögliche Umsetzung der UWB-Technologie ist die sogenannte Multiband-Impuls-Radio-Architektur (MIRA). Dieses UWB-System basiert auf der Übertragung von Daten mittels kurzer Impulse parallel in mehreren Frequenzbändern. Als Empfänger kommen einfache Energiedetektoren zum Einsatz. Diese Komponenten haben entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Leistungsfähigkeit des gesamten Systems. Deshalb liegt der Schwerpunkt dieser Arbeit auf der Untersuchung der Leistungsfähigkeit und im speziellen der Herleitung der Bitfehlerwahrscheinlichkeiten für Energiedetektoren in unterschiedlichen UWB-Kanälen. Aufgrund des sehr einfachen Aufbaus eines Energiedetektors wird dieser auch in vielen anderen Bereichen eingesetzt. So werden Energiedetektoren zur Detektion von freien Bereichen im Übertragungsspektrum bei Cognitive Radio und für weitere unterschiedliche Übertragungssysteme wie z.B. Sensorsysteme mit geringer Datenrate und Übertragungssysteme die zusätzlich Ortung ermöglichen, genutzt.

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Orientadores: Renato Baldini Filho / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Eletrica e de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-09T08:49:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Mendes_LucianoLeonel_D.pdf: 19765188 bytes, checksum: 2fb7017335865378997ffcdbbf6a3b93 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007 / Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar uma análise detalhada do desempenho de sistemas OFDM, considerando a ação do ruído, seletividade na resposta em freqüência do canal, mobilidade do receptor, uso de esquemas de diversidade e ceifamento do sinal por parte do amplificador de potência. O procedimento de realização desta análise consiste em determinar expressões analíticas para estimar a probabilidade de erro de símbolo, comparando as expressões teóricas com resultados obtidos por simulações computacionais. O efeito do erro de estimação de canal no desempenho do sistema, considerando os diferentes cenários mencionados, também foi considerado, uma vez que empregou-se diversos algoritmos de estimação de canal nas simulações implementadas. Existe na literatura diversas expressões para estimar a probabilidade de erro de símbolo nas diferentes situações analisadas neste trabalho. No entanto, essas expressões são válidas para as modulações M QAM quadradas. Neste trabalho, expressões válidas para as modulações não quadradas são apresentadas para todos os cenários analisados. Além disso, algumas considerações utilizadas no desenvolvimento da expressão para estimar a probabilidade de erro de símbolo devido ao ceifamento são revistas, o que resulta em uma expressão mais realista. Este trabalho também apresenta uma breve descrição sobre as principais técnicas de controle de potência de pico para sinais OFDM, descrevendo detalhadamente o uso da transformada de Walsh-Hadamard para este fim. A integração desta transformada com todos os esquemas empregados ao longo do trabalho também é apresentada e o desempenho dos esquemas resultantes é comparado com o desempenho dos esquemas convencionais / Abstract: The aim of this work is to present a detailed analysis about the performance of OFDM systems considering noise, frequency selective fading, moving receiver, diversity and signal c1ipping by the high power amplifier. The approach used in the development of this analysis consists on determining analytical equations to estimate the symbol error probability and compare the theoretical results with the ones obtained by computational simulation. The effect of the channel estimation error is also considered in this analysis, once different channel estimation algorithms is employed to estimate the channel frequency response in the developed simulations. In the literature there are several expressions to estimate the symbol error probability in the different situations 'mentioned above. However, these expressions have been developed for square M QAM constellations. This work presents expressions that are also valid for nonsquare M QAM constellations. Also, the expression to estimate the symbol error probability due the c1ipping is rewritten, resulting in a new expression that is more accurate than the original one. This work also presents a short description of the main techniques used to control the peak to average power ratio in OFDM signals. The Walsh-Hadamard Transform technique is detailed described and its integration with all the schemes used in this work is presented. The performance of the resulting integration is compared with the performance of the conventional systems / Doutorado / Telecomunicações e Telemática / Doutor em Engenharia Elétrica