Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds upon knowledge obtained during the modules Stochastic Processes (1st semester) and Wireless System Performance (2nd semester)

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Advanced Access
• CDMA for multi-user systems
• Multicarrier systems (OFDM and OFDMA)
• Space division multiple access (SDMA)
• Distributed antenna systems
• Short range communications
• Passive communications/RFID-enabled devices
• Energy-cost-performance balancing
• Network level
• Device level
• Cooperative communications
• Ad-hoc
• Cognitive radio and dynamics spectrum sharing
• Network coding
• Space and time processing
• Spatial data multiplexing and space-time coding
• Time reversal techniques

Skills

• Determine advantages vs disadvantages of a chosen access technique
• Compare different cooperative communication schemes and their operation in interference scenarios
• Assess different technology features on cost-resource balancing in practical settings
• Apply processing methods for time and space exploitation of the wireless radio channel

Competences

• Compare and asses tradeoffs for performance optimization in heterogeneous (advanced) wireless communications.
• Choose the technology most suitable under given practical implications and limitations

Type of instruction

Types of instruction are listed at the start of §17; Structure and contents of the programme.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Multi Agent Wireless Systems
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	Passed/Not Passed
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures