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diff --git a/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.pdf b/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.pdf Binary files differindex afd4768..09848d1 100644 --- a/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.pdf +++ b/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.pdf diff --git a/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.tex b/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.tex index 4ac40a2..efa54ec 100644 --- a/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.tex +++ b/doc/projectplan/ProjectPlan.tex @@ -50,16 +50,17 @@ % Metadata \title{Fading illustration with SDR -- Project Plan} \author{Naoki Pross, Sara Cinzia Halter} +\date{Fall semester 2021} % Document \begin{document} \thispagestyle{plain} -\maketitle +\pagenumbering{roman} +\maketitle \tableofcontents - \vfill { \renewcommand{\arraystretch}{2} @@ -71,6 +72,9 @@ } \cleardoublepage +\setcounter{page}{1} +\pagenumbering{arabic} + \section{Introduction} For the semester thesis at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) it has been requested to create a demonstrative setup to show the fading effect, which is present in real world wireless communication systems. @@ -88,13 +92,13 @@ The device is intended to be used for pedagogical purposes such as to show the e computer/.pic = { % display \node[ - draw, thick, + draw, very thick, rounded corners = 2pt, minimum height = 10mm, minimum width = 15mm, ] (-screen) {}; % stand - \draw[thick] (-screen.south) ++(-2mm,0) + \draw[very thick] (-screen.south) ++(-2mm,0) to[out = -90, in = 60] ++(-1mm, -3mm) to ++(6mm,0) to[out = 120, in = -90] ++(-1mm, 3mm); @@ -110,7 +114,7 @@ The device is intended to be used for pedagogical purposes such as to show the e \begin{scope}[shift = {(-10, 2)}] \pic (txPC) {computer}; \node at (txPC-screen) {\textbf{TX}}; - \node[draw, thick, right = 5mm of txPC-screen, yshift = -6mm] (txSDR) {SDR}; + \node[draw, very thick, right = 5mm of txPC-screen, yshift = -6mm] (txSDR) {SDR}; \pic[above = of txSDR.north east, xshift = -3mm] (txA) {antenna}; \draw[very thick] (txPC-screen.east) ++(0,-.2) to[out = 0, in = 180] (txSDR.west) @@ -122,7 +126,7 @@ The device is intended to be used for pedagogical purposes such as to show the e \begin{scope} \pic (rxPC) {computer}; \node at (rxPC-screen) {\textbf{RX}}; - \node[draw, thick, left = 5mm of rxPC-screen, yshift = -6mm] (rxSDR) {SDR}; + \node[draw, very thick, left = 5mm of rxPC-screen, yshift = -6mm] (rxSDR) {SDR}; \pic[above = of rxSDR.west, xshift = -15mm] (rxA) {antenna}; \draw[very thick] (rxPC-screen.west) ++(0,-.2) to[out = 180, in = 0] (rxSDR.east) @@ -175,15 +179,22 @@ The development of the project will be carried out roughly in three phases, of w \end{enumerate} \subsection{SDR Device} -Finding the right software tool, like GNURadio or Matlab, for the Project and learn how the program works. The same with the Hardware, is the \textit{USRP B210} the best option or is there an other SDR, which fits better too our requirements. + +At the time of writing, we are given an \emph{USRP B210} SDR as hardware device for the project. +An evaluation based on various criteria, including software compatibility and performance, will be made to decide which combination of SDR devices and software toolboxes will used. \subsection{Prototype} -Create the first Prototype line TX-RX without any effects. Including some simulation on that setup first and then tests and measurements on the Hardware. -After a successful set up, some possible variable parameters will be included. -\subsection{Theory of fading channels} -When the Prototype works the integration of the fading channel models starts, including simulations and tests on the Hardware. -At the end comes the same with a movable Reviser. Walking will be used to demonstrate that on a scenario. If there will be some time left also with the help of a car. +The first concrete step will be the realization of a prototype both simulated and with the hardware. +A TX -- RX line with an ideal channel\footnote{In hardware that means a short coaxial cable between the two SDR devices.} will be used to test the modulation and demodulation steps of the signal processing chain. +Furthermore in this phase a software interface to select the modulation scheme and to configure the modulation parameters will be developed. + +\subsection{Fading channels} + +Once the prototype works we will integrate one or more fading channel models, both in software (simulation) and in hardware. +The latter will be done by taking out the devices around the campus. +Some effects of the channel will require the receiver to move, walking will be used to demonstrate those a scenarios. +If there will be some time left, we may also use a car to demonstrate some other effects that are not observable at a walking speed. \clearpage |