Vehicular communications are a major subject of research and policy activity in industry, government, and academia. Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) is currently the main protocol used for vehicular communications, and it operates in the 5.9 GHz band. In addition to DSRC radios, other potential uses of this band include Wi-Fi, LTE-V, and communication among unlicensed devices. This dissertation presents an architecture and a feasibility analysis including field measurements and analysis for vehicle-to-train (V2T) communications, a safety-critical vehicular communication application. The dissertation also presents a survey of research relevant to each of several possible combinations of radio-spectrum and vehicular-safety regulations that would affect use of the 5.9 GHz band, identifies the most challenging of the possible resulting technical challenges, and presents initial measurements to assess feasibility of sharing the band by DSRC radios and other devices that operate on adjacent frequencies using different wireless communication standards. Although wireless technology is available for safety-critical communications, few applications have been developed to improve railroad crossing safety. A V2T communication system for a safety warning application with DSRC radios can address the need to prevent collisions between trains and vehicles. The dissertation presents a V2T early warning application architecture with a safety notification time and distance. We conducted channel measurements at a 5.86–5.91-GHz frequency and 5.9-GHz DSRC performance measurements at railroad crossings in open spaces, shadowed environments, and rural and suburban environments related to the presented V2T architecture. Our measurements and analyses show that the DSRC protocol can be adapted to serve the purpose of a V2T safety warning system. The 5.9 GHz band has been sought after by several stakeholders, including traditional mobile operators, DSRC proponents, unlicensed Wi-Fi proponents and Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) proponents. The FCC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the two major organizations that are responsible for regulations related to vehicular communications, have not finalized rules regarding this band. The relative merits of the above mentioned wireless communication standards and coexistence issues between these standards are complex. There has been considerable research devoted to understanding the performance of these standards, but in some instances there are gaps in needed research. We have analyzed regulation scenarios that FCC and NHTSA are likely to consider and have identified the technical challenges associated with these potential regulatory scenarios. The technical challenges are presented and for each a survey of relevant technical literature is presented. In our opinion for the most challenging technical requirements that could be mandated by new regulations are interoperability between DSRC and C-V2X and the ability to detect either adjacent channel or co-channel coexisting interference. We conducted initial measurements to evaluate the feasibility of adjacent channel coexistence between DSRC, Wi-Fi, and C-V2X, which is one of the possible regulatory scenarios. We set DSRC at Channel 172, Wi-Fi at Channel 169 for 20 MHz bandwidth and at Channel 167 for 40 MHz, and C-V2X at Channel 174 with almost 100% spectrum capacity. From the measurements, we observed almost no effects on DSRC performance due to adjacent channel interference. Based on our results, we concluded that adjacent channel coexistence between DSRC, C-V2X, and Wi-Fi is possible. DSRC systems can provide good communication range; however, the range is likely to be reduced in the presence of interference and / or Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS) conditions. Such environmental factors are the major influence on DSRC performance. By knowing the relationship between DSRC and environmental factors, DSRC radios can be set up in a way that promotes good performance in an environment of interest. We chose propagation channel characteristics to generate DSRC performance modelling by using estimation methods. The conducted DSRC performance measurements and propagation channel characteristics are independent; however, they share the same distance parameters. Results of linear regression to analyze the relationship between DSRC performance and propagation channel characteristics indicate that additional V2T measurements are required to provide data for more precise modeling. / PHD / Researchers and regulators in industry, government, and academic institutions are interested in vehicular communications. Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) is currently the standard protocol for communication between vehicles, including for safety applications, and operates in the band of radio frequencies near 5.9 GHz. In addition to operators of DSRC radios, other potential users are interested in using the 5.9 GHz band. This dissertation presents an architecture and a feasibility analysis including field measurements for vehicle-to-train (V2T) communications, a safety-critical vehicular communication application. The dissertation also identifies major technical challenges that could become important in the future for users of the 5.9 GHz band. The challenges will be different depending on what decisions government regulators make about the types of radios and communication protocols that are allowed in the 5.9 GHz band and about which types of radios should be used for vehicular safety. Although wireless technology is available for safety-critical communications, few applications have been developed to improve railroad crossing safety. To prevent collisions between trains and vehicles, we present a vehicle-to-train (V2T) communication system that uses DSRC radios to provide safety warnings to motorists. Although the term V2T is used, the emphasis is on communication from the train to vehicles. We present a high-level design, or architecture, of the warning system that includes goals for safety notification time and vi distance. We conducted measurements of radio channels near 5.9 GHz as well as measurements of 5.9 GHz DSRC radio link performance at the same locations (railroad crossings in open spaces, shadowed or obstructed environments, and rural and suburban environments). The measurements were performed to help decide whether the V2T warning system architecture would work. A DSRC system can provide good communication range; however, that range could be reduced if the DSRC system experiences interference from other radios or if the signal is partially blocked due to objects between the DSRC radios. The environmental factors are the most important influence on DSRC performance. By knowing the relationship between DSRC and environmental factors, manufacturers and operators can set up the radios to perform well in environments of interest. Although DSRC performance and radio channel characteristics were measured separately, they were measured in the same locations near railroad crossings. This made it possible to perform a statistical analysis of the relationship between DSRC performance and propagation channel characteristics. This analysis indicated that additional measurements will be required to collect enough data to develop robust statistical models that relate DSRC performance directly to measured channel characteristics. However, the results of the V2T measurements that we conducted near rural and suburban railroad crossings with varying numbers and types of obstacles to the radio signals provide a strong indication that DSRC can be used for to provide V2T safety warnings. The 5.9 GHz band has been sought after by several stakeholders, including traditional mobile operators and others who support use of the band for DSRC, unlicensed Wi-Fi, and CellularVehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication. The FCC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the two major organizations that are responsible for vii regulations related to vehicular communications, have not finalized the rules regarding this band. The relative merits of the above mentioned communication standards and coexistence issues between these standards are complex. There has been considerable research devoted to understanding the performance of these standards, but in some instances there are gaps in needed research. We have analyzed regulation scenarios that FCC and NHTSA are likely to consider and have identified the technical challenges associated with these potential regulatory scenarios. The technical challenges are presented and for each a survey of relevant technical literature is presented. In our opinion for the most challenging technical requirements that could result from new regulations are interoperability between DSRC and C-V2X and the ability to detect either adjacent channel or co-channel coexisting interference. We conducted initial measurements to evaluate the feasibility of adjacent channel coexistence between DSRC, Wi-Fi, and C-V2X, which is one of the possible regulatory scenarios. From the measurements, we observed almost no effect on DSRC performance when other types of radios used frequencies adjacent to the frequencies used by the DSRC radios. Based on our results, we concluded that adjacent channel coexistence between DSRC, C-V2X, and Wi-Fi is possible.

Yes / Much attention has been paid to making 5G developments more en-ergy efficient, especially in view of the need for using high data rates with more complex modulation schemes within a limited bandwidth. The concept of the Doherty power amplifier for improving amplifier efficiency is explained in addi-tion to a case study of a 70W asymmetrical Doherty power Amplifier using two GaN HEMTs transistors with peak power ratings of 45W and 25W. The rationale for this choice of power ratio is discussed. The designed circuit works in the 3.4GHz frequency band with 200 MHz bandwidth. Rogers RO4350B substrate with dielectric constant εr=4.66 and thickness 0.035 mm is used. The perfor-mance analysis of the Doherty power amplifier is simulated using AWR MWO software. The simulated results showed that 54-64% drain efficiency has been achieved at 8 dB back-off within the specified bandwidth with an average gain of 10.7 dB.

Le réseau mobile d’Orange France comprend plus de 100 000 antennes 2G, 3G et 4G sur plusieurs bandes de fréquences sans compter les nombreuses femto-cells fournies aux clients pour résoudre les problèmes de couverture. Ces chiffres ne feront que s’accroître pour répondre à la demande sans cesse croissante des clients pour les données mobiles. Cela illustre le défi énorme que rencontrent les opérateurs de téléphonie mobile en général à savoir gérer un réseau aussi complexe tout en limitant les coûts d’opération pour rester compétitifs. Cette thèse s’attache à utiliser le concept SON (réseaux auto-organisants) pour réduire cette complexité en automatisant les tâches répétitives ou complexes. Plus spécifiquement, nous proposons des algorithmes d’optimisation automatique pour des scénarios liés à la densification par les small cells ou les antennes actives. Nous abordons les problèmes classiques d’équilibrage de charge mais avec un lien backhaul à capacité limitée et de coordination d’interférence que ce soit dans le domaine temporel (notamment avec le eICIC) ou le domaine fréquentiel. Nous proposons aussi des algorithmes d’activation optimale de certaines fonctionnalités lorsque cette activation n’est pas toujours bénéfique. Pour la formulation mathématique et la résolution de tous ces algorithmes, nous nous appuyons sur les résultats de l’approximation stochastique et de l’optimisation convexe. Nous proposons aussi une méthodologie systématique pour la coordination de multiples fonctionnalités SON qui seraient exécutées en parallèle. Cette méthodologie est basée sur les jeux concaves et l’optimisation convexe avec comme contraintes des inégalités matricielles linéaires. / The mobile network of Orange in France comprises more than 100 000 2G, 3G and 4G antennas with severalfrequency bands, not to mention many femto-cells for deep-indoor coverage. These numbers will continue toincrease in order to address the customers’ exponentially increasing need for mobile data. This is an illustrationof the challenge faced by the mobile operators for operating such a complex network with low OperationalExpenditures (OPEX) in order to stay competitive. This thesis is about leveraging the Self-Organizing Network(SON) concept to reduce this complexity by automating repetitive or complex tasks. We specifically proposeautomatic optimization algorithms for scenarios related to network densification using either small cells orActive Antenna Systems (AASs) used for Vertical Sectorization (VeSn), Virtual Sectorization (ViSn) and multilevelbeamforming. Problems such as load balancing with limited-capacity backhaul and interference coordination eitherin time-domain (eICIC) or in frequency-domain are tackled. We also propose optimal activation algorithms forVeSn and ViSn when their activation is not always beneficial. We make use of results from stochastic approximationand convex optimization for the mathematical formulation of the problems and their solutions. We also proposea generic methodology for the coordination of multiple SON algorithms running in parallel using results fromconcave game theory and Linear Matrix Inequality (LMI)-constrained optimization.

The next generation wireless networks i.e. 5G aim to provide multi-Gbps data traffic, in order to satisfy the increasing demand for high-definition video, among other high data rate services, as well as the exponential growth in mobile subscribers. To achieve this dramatic increase in data rates, current research is focused on improving the capacity of current 4G network standards, based on Long Term Evolution (LTE), before radical changes are exploited which could include acquiring additional/new spectrum. The LTE network has a reuse factor of one; hence neighbouring cells/sectors use the same spectrum, therefore making the cell edge users vulnerable to inter-cell interference. In addition, wireless transmission is commonly hindered by fading and pathloss. In this direction, this thesis focuses on improving the performance of cell edge users in LTE and LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) networks by initially implementing a new Coordinated Multi-Point (CoMP) algorithm to mitigate cell edge user interference. Subsequently Device-to-Device (D2D) communication is investigated as the enabling technology for maximising Resource Block (RB) utilisation in current 4G and emerging 5G networks. It is demonstrated that the application, as an extension to the above, of novel power control algorithms, to reduce the required D2D TX power, and multihop transmission for relaying D2D traffic, can further enhance network performance. To be able to develop the aforementioned technologies and evaluate the performance of new algorithms in emerging network scenarios, a beyond-the-state-of-the-art LTE system-level simulator (SLS) was implemented. The new simulator includes Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna functionalities, comprehensive channel models (such as Wireless World initiative New Radio II i.e. WINNER II) and adaptive modulation and coding schemes to accurately emulate the LTE and LTE-A network standards. Additionally, a novel interference modelling scheme using the 'wrap around' technique was proposed and implemented that maintained the topology of flat surfaced maps, allowing for use with cell planning tools while obtaining accurate and timely results in the SLS compared to the few existing platforms. For the proposed CoMP algorithm, the adaptive beamforming technique was employed to reduce interference on the cell edge UEs by applying Coordinated Scheduling (CoSH) between cooperating cells. Simulation results show up to 2-fold improvement in terms of throughput, and also shows SINR gain for the cell edge UEs in the cooperating cells. Furthermore, D2D communication underlaying the LTE network (and future generation of wireless networks) was investigated. The technology exploits the proximity of users in a network to achieve higher data rates with maximum RB utilisation (as the technology reuses the cellular RB simultaneously), while taking some load off the Evolved Node B (eNB) i.e. by direct communication between User Equipment (UE). Simulation results show that the proximity and transmission power of D2D transmission yields high performance gains for a D2D receiver, which was demonstrated to be better than that of cellular UEs with better channel conditions or in close proximity to the eNB in the network. The impact of interference from the simultaneous transmission however impedes the achievable data rates of cellular UEs in the network, especially at the cell edge. Thus, a power control algorithm was proposed to mitigate the impact of interference in the hybrid network (network consisting of both cellular and D2D UEs). It was implemented by setting a minimum SINR threshold so that the cellular UEs achieve a minimum performance, and equally a maximum SINR threshold to establish fairness for the D2D transmission as well. Simulation results show an increase in the cell edge throughput and notable improvement in the overall SINR distribution of UEs in the hybrid network. Additionally, multihop transmission for D2D UEs was investigated in the hybrid network: traditionally, the scheme is implemented to relay cellular traffic in a homogenous network. Contrary to most current studies where D2D UEs are employed to relay cellular traffic, the use of idle nodes to relay D2D traffic was implemented uniquely in this thesis. Simulation results show improvement in D2D receiver throughput with multihop transmission, which was significantly better than that of the same UEs performance with equivalent distance between the D2D pair when using single hop transmission.

La demande de transmissions à débits de plus en plus élevés s’accentue davantage avec l’essor de nouveaux services dans les réseaux de communication sans fils. Pour répondre à cette demande, une solution consiste à augmenter la capacité de transmission du canal radiofréquence entre la station de base et le terminal portatif. Ceci peut être réalisé en augmentant le nombre d’éléments rayonnant impliqués à l’émission et à la réception de cette liaison radiofréquence : on parle alors de technique MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output). Cette thèse porte principalement sur la conception, l’optimisation et la caractérisation de systèmes multi-antennaires pour techniques de diversité et MIMO en bandes LTE (Long Term Evolution). Trois prototypes multi-bandes sont proposés dont deux systèmes planaires et un système d’antennes IFAs compactes. De nouvelles solutions multi-bandes et l’influence de la position de l’antenne sur le plan de masse sont étudiées pour réaliser de la diversité spatiale, de polarisation et de diagramme de rayonnement avec une faible corrélation entre les signaux reçus sur chaque antenne mais surtout une bonne efficacité totale. Une ligne de neutralisation est utilisée pour isoler les antennes et un fonctionnement multi-bande est réalisé. L’impédance d’entrée des antennes est étudiée avec la méthode de Youla & Carlin afin d’améliorer la bande passante de la structure compacte de type IFA. Les performances en diversité et en MIMO de ces systèmes sont évaluées dans différents environnements de propagation. Elles montrent que ces systèmes peuvent être utilisés efficacement pour des applications en diversité et MIMO. / The transmission demand for increasing data rate becomes more and more important with the development of new services in radio communication networks. To answer to this demand, one solution consists in increasing the transmission capacity of the radio channel between the base station and the handset terminal. This can be realized by increasing the number of radiating elements involved in the transmission and the reception of this radio link: we talk about MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technique. The work realized in this thesis concerns mainly design, optimization and characterization of multi-antenna systems for MIMO and diversity techniques in LTE (Long Term Evolution) bands. Three multi bands prototypes are proposed whose two planar systems and one compact IFAs antennas system. News multiband solution and antenna position influence on the PCB were studied to realize spatial, polarization and pattern diversity with low correlation between received signals on each antenna and a good efficiency. The neutralization line was used for antennas isolation and its application in multiband was realized. The antenna load impedance has been studied with Youla & Carlin method in order to improve the frequency bandwidth of the compact IFA structure. Diversity and MIMO performances of these systems were evaluated in different propagation environments. They show that these systems can be effectively used for diversity and MIMO application.

L’apparition accidentelle d’un arc électrique dans le système de distribution électrique d’un aéronef peut compromettre la sécurité du vol. Il existe peu de travaux liés à cette problématique.Le but de ce travail est donc d’étudier le comportement d’un arc électrique, en conditions aéronautiques,par des approches théorique, numérique, et expérimentale. Dans ce travail, un modèle MHD de la colonne d’arc à l’ETL a été utilisé, et résolu à l’aide du logiciel commercial comsolMultiphysics. Afin de décrire l’interaction plasma-électrodes, le modèle a dû étendu pour inclure les écarts à l’équilibre près des électrodes. Ces zones ont été prises en compte en considérant la conservation du courant et de l’énergie dans la zone hors-équilibre. L’approche choisie et le développement du modèle ont été détaillés. La validation du modèle dans le cas d’un arc libre a montré un excellent accord avec les résultats numériques et expérimentaux de la littérature.Ce modèle d’arc libre a été étendu au cas de l’arc se propageant entre des électrodes en configuration rails et en géométrie 3D. Une description auto-cohérente du déplacement de l’arc entre les électrodes a été réalisée. La simulation numérique a été faite pour des arcs en régimes DC, pulsé et AC à des pressions atmosphériques et inférieures. Les principales caractéristiques de l’arc ont été analysées et discutées. Les résultats obtenus ont été comparés avec les résultats expérimentaux et ont montré un bon accord.Ce modèle d’arc électrique est capable de prédire le comportement d’un arc de défaut dans des conditions aéronautiques. Des améliorations du modèle sont discutées comme perspectives de ce travail. / The ignition of an electric arc in the electric distribution system of an aircraft can be a serious problem for flight safety. The amount of information on this topic is limited, however. Therefore,the aim of this work is to investigate the electric arc behavior by means of experiment and numerical simulations.The MHD model of the LTE arc column was used and resolved numerically using the commercial software comsol Multiphysics. In order to describe plasma-electride interaction, the model had to be extended to include non-equilibrium effects near the electrodes. These zones were taken into account by means of current and energy conservation in the non-equilibrium layer. The correct matching conditions were developed and are described in the work. Validation of the model in the case of a free burning arc showed excellent agreement between comprehensive models and the experiment.This model was then extended to the case of the electric arc between rail electrodes in a 3D geometry. Due to electromagnetic forces the electric arc displaces along the electrodes. A self-consistent description of this phenomenon was established. The calculation was performed for DC, pulsed and AC current conditions at atmospheric and lower pressures. The main characteristics of the arc were analyzed and discussed. The results obtained were compared with the experimental measurements and showed good agreement.The model of electric arcs between busbar electrodes is able to predict the behavior of a fault arc in aeronautical conditions. Further improvements of the model are discussed as an outlook of the research.

Submitted by JOSIANE SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA (josianeso) on 2018-04-12T13:49:50Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Deborah Luisa Detânico Vieira_.pdf: 1504339 bytes, checksum: 49a2adc770aff79d216c818e22dea099 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-04-12T13:49:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Deborah Luisa Detânico Vieira_.pdf: 1504339 bytes, checksum: 49a2adc770aff79d216c818e22dea099 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-05-17 / Nenhuma / Com a crescente demanda de serviços de voz e, principalmente, dados móveis se fez necessário o desenvolvimento das tecnologias de quarta geração (4G). O padrão Long Term Evolution (LTE), desenvolvido pela Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), foi escolhido pela International Telecommunications Union (ITU) como tecnologia para atender os requisitos da quarta geração de serviços móveis. Para as operadoras inserirem esta nova tecnologia em suas redes existentes, se faz necessário um estudo meticuloso de planejamento, muito embora, na prática, este planejamento seja desenvolvido de forma empírica. O problema de planejamento de redes é conhecido e bem estudado no ramo da computação, conhecido como problema de recobrimento de conjuntos e classificado, pela sua complexidade, como NP-difícil. Dadas as características diferenciadas da arquitetura da rede do LTE, este trabalho busca resolver o problema de planejamento de redes de quarta geração (4G), utilizando uma modelagem matemática aplicada a uma metaheurística híbrida, composta de Algoritmo Genético e Busca Tabu. Almejase resolver o problema de cobertura de uma determinada região, cobrindo a maior área possível com o menor número possível de Base Stations (BS), visando ao planejamento com maior assertividade e redução do custo de implantação da rede 4G. / With the constantly demand of voice services and mostly in mobile data, there was the need the development of the mobile services of fourth generation (4G). The pattern Long Term Evolution, developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) was chosen by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as technology to attend the requirements of the fourth generation of mobile services. For the mobile operators introduce and apply this new generation in their own existing networks, they need to do an extensive research and planning, even if, in practical means, it is applied using the empirical way. The network planning problem is widely known and studied in computing area as set-covering problem ans classified as NPhard. Due the unique characteristics of network architecture of LTE, this work aims to solve the mobile’s fourth generation planning problem using a mathematics modelling apply to a hybrid metaheuristics, composed with Genetic Algorithm and Tabu Search. It aims solve the coverage problem of a specific region, covering the largest area possible with the fewest number of Base Sations (BS) possible, seeking the best compliance and cost reduction of the LTE network deployment.

Une antenne auto-complémentaire possède des caractéristiques radioélectriques très intéressantes en ce qui concerne l’élargissement de sa bande passante. Basée sur le principe de Babinet, l’auto-complémentarité permet en effet de maximiser la largeur de bande de par la complémentarité air-métal dans la structure de l’antenne. L’objectif de cette thèse est d’étudier quels pouvaient être les apports de l’auto-complémentarité dans le cas d’antennes à fortes contraintes d’intégration telles que celles utilisées pour les terminaux mobiles. Pour tester les limites de notre étude, nous avons choisi d’appliquer nos résultats à l’intégration d’antennes auto-complémentaires dans un objet communicant de type Smartphone multi-standards. Les antennes dites AC doivent par conséquent satisfaire de nombreux critères de performances tout en montrant leur capacité d’intégration. Celle-ci est rendue d’autant plus délicate, que la miniaturisation implique à son tour des phénomènes physiques limitant certaines performances, notamment en basse fréquence avec la nouvelle bande LTE. Dans une première étude, nous avons considéré différentes antennes et opté pour les antennes IFA-AC sur un plan de masse fini afin de couvrir initialement les bandes hautes DCS/PCS/UMTS et WLAN/LTE2600. Dans une seconde étude, nous avons amélioré leurs performances à l’aide d’éléments structurels nouveaux et interdépendants (éléments rayonnants de type double IFA), qui nous ont permis d’obtenir des résultats probants relatifs notamment à la couverture des bandes LTE800 et GSM. Enfin, nous avons complété notre projet en optimisant le lien radio par l’intégration de plusieurs éléments rayonnants AC sur un même PCB. / In this thesis we present the design and optimization of self-complementary antennas to be integrated into a Smartphone. A self-complementary antenna is known as a radio antenna with very interesting bandwidth characteristics. Self-complementarity is based on the Babinet’s principle which aims to maximize bandwidth by considering the complementarity of the air and metal in the construction of an antenna. To achieve an objective, the antennas must satisfy a number of criteria, both in terms of performance and also for the design methods and integration. Miniaturization is very sensitive and it is more difficult to implement an antenna because of the physical phenomena limiting performance, especially at low frequency with the new 4G band. In this study we considered initially the self-complementary-IFA on a finite ground plane size: 120x60mm² in order to cover the high frequencies: DCS/PCS/UMTS and WLAN/LTE2600. In the second part, we focused on the possibility of using some improvement techniques by adding structural element (capacitive elements and radiating elements). Various geometrical modifications applied to antenna structures have also been used to obtain results satisfying all criteria, including coverage of LTE800 bands and GSM bands. Several prototypes were used to compare the theoretical results and validate the concept of self-complementarity. We completed the project by developing a way to improve the radio link in natural environments. We have implemented several radiating self-complementary miniature multiband/broadband elements on the same PCB in order to implement the principles of diversity or MIMO.

Les antennes présentes dans la plupart des systèmes communicants comme les véhicules automobiles, les avions et les trains se multiplient et sont soumises à une contrainte d’intégration de plus en plus sévère. De nombreuses techniques de miniaturisation d’antennes existent et passent toutes par un compromis entre la taille et les performances (bande passante et/ou rendement de rayonnement). Pour les systèmes cités ci-dessus, les antennes sont souvent placées devant ou à proximité d’un réflecteur métallique (toit de véhicule, carlingue d’aéronef). Dans ce cas, l’épaisseur de système antennaire est une contrainte majeure et les métamatériaux de type Conducteur Magnétique Artificiel (CMA) ouvrent des perspectives intéressantes grâce à leurs propriétés électromagnétiques non conventionnelles. Cependant, pour les applications sub-GHz (RFID, LTE, PMR…), les CMA sont limités par les dimensions des cellules unitaires nécessaires à leur mise en œuvre (λg/4) ainsi que leur bande réduite de fonctionnement. Réduire leurs dimensions permet de rendre leur utilisation compatible avec le contexte des antennes miniatures intégrées. Ajouter l’agilité fréquentielle permet de palier le problème de la bande passante réduite dans le cas des antennes et des CMA miniaturisés en ajustant le fonctionnement du système antennaire sur une large bande passante. Cette thèse de doctorat propose d’étudier et de développer un nouveau système antennaire à faible profil composé d’une antenne miniature associée à une métasurface compacte reconfigurable en fréquence et compatible avec le standard NB-IoT dans la bande basse LTE (700 MHz – 960 MHz). / Antennas are now very integrated in several connected systems like cars, airplanes and trains. Many antenna miniaturization techniques exist and all go through a compromise between size and performance (bandwidth and/or radiation efficiency). For the systems mentioned above, the antennas are often placed near a metallic reflector (vehicle roof, aircraft cabin). Within this context, Artificial Magnetic Conductors (AMC) present an attractive reflector for low profile antennas which can take advantage of intrinsic zero reflection phase response to boost antenna performance without the need for thick quarter wave backplane. However, for sub-GHz applications (RFID, LTE, PMR ...), AMC are limited by the size of the unit cells necessary for their implementation (λg/4) as well as their reduced operating bandwidth. AMC miniaturization makes their use compatible with small antennas. Adding tunability restores the possibility of adjusting the operating frequency over a large bandwidth. This PhD thesis proposes to study and develop a new electrically small, low-profile antenna based on miniaturized and tunable AMC for the NB-IoT standard in low LTE band (700 MHz – 960 MHz).

自2007年國家通訊傳播委員會（NCC）發放六張無線寬頻接取執照（Wireless Broadband Access, WBA）後，至今台灣六家WiMAX營運商已全數開台，台灣WiMAX產業正式進入商轉營運階段。然而由於WiMAX為一新興產業，產業之遊戲規則仍待確立，加上其他4G等行動上網技術的競爭下，各家WiMAX營運商之背景與資源分部情形無法立即分出競爭勝負，還需端看營運商如何對自身資源作出適當的評估與利用，以發展合適之競爭策略，才能達到產業競爭優勢。 因此本研究從資源基礎理論的角度出發，透過個案研究法，以得到南區執照的威達雲端電訊進行研究，了解威達雲端在發展WiMAX產業上，對資源的運用。本研究擬探討之四個問題為：(1) 威達雲端電訊當初選擇進入WiMAX產業的評估與原因為何？ (2) 威達雲端電訊在發展WiMAX上的核心資源與資源缺口各為何？(3) 威達運端電訊在進入WiMAX此一新興產業時，如何針對本身資源的優劣勢發展出適當的競爭策略？(4) 威達雲端電訊相較於其他WiMAX營運商，有何競爭優勢？(5) LTE與WiMAX陣營在未來發展上各有何資源優勢，WiMAX營運商該如何面對LTE的挑戰？ 研究結果發現：(1) 威達雲端最大核心資源優勢為本身擁有大量內容及相關經驗、基礎顧客群，與光纖網路之布建。(2) 威達雲端主要資源缺口為資金、相關人才與電信發 展經驗與技術。(3) 威達雲端有效利用具延展性之資源，將資源做延伸與強化，進行多角化發展，推出新產品組合及服務，以達到綜效與擴大整體經濟規模。(4) 威達雲端進行策略聯盟等合作方式進行資源之補足，尤其是以吸取電信相關布建經驗與技術為主。(5) 相較於其他相關業者，威達雲端以較低成本提供WiMAX服務，並將WiMAX技術與其他資源結合，推出差異化之服務為其競爭之優勢。 / Since the National Communications Commission released six operating licenses of Wireless Broadband Access (WBA) in 2007, the six WiMAX operators in Taiwan have all completed deployment for commercial services by the end of 2010. However, as an emerging industry, WiMAX technology and its industry have not fully matured. Meanwhile, WiMAX is facing the rival fourth generation wireless technology . Under the circumstance, in order to create competitive advantages, WiMAX operators should lie primarily in the application of the bundle of valuable resources at the firm's disposal. Therefore, this paper, takes the Resource-Based Theory as the analysis structure, with reference to the case of licensed WiMAX operator “Vee Telecom Multimedia Co,” (or simply Vee) attempts to find out how the operator utilizes its core resource to carry out the competitive strategy. The purposes of this thesis include: (1) The reason why Vee chose to enter WiMAX industry; (2) The core resources and recourse gaps of Vee; (3) When entering the WiMAX industry, how Vee carry out the strategic deployment of its resources; (4) Compare to other WiMAX operators, what competitive advantages does Vee have; (5) What core resources do WiMAX and LTE operators have? How do WiMAX operators face the challenge of LTE technology? The results showed that (1) the core resources of Vee are contents, customer base, and the fiber network. (2) the resource gaps of Vee are funds, talent, experiences in telecommunications. (3) with the effective use of scalable resources, Vee extends and strengthens the resources to develop new products and services portfolio, in order to achieve synergies and increase economies of scale. (4) using strategic alliances and other cooperative approach to fill the resource gaps, especially the deployment experiences in telecommunications. (5) compared to other operators, Vee provides WiMAX services at a lower cost and offers differentiated services to gain its competitive advantage.