Student to have studied “Embedded Systems” and “Modelling and Simulation” or equivalent

This module will provide you with a deep understanding of Telecommunication Systems including satellite, optical fibre and Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks. This consists of cellular (1-5G) and wireless evolution (WIFI/WiMax) as well as Personal Area Networks (Bluetooth/Infra Red) and Wireless Sensor Networks (ZigBee). This understanding will be applied to real-world Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-2-Machine (M2M) applications using industrial software and embedded systems. At the end of the module you will prepare a formal report based on your solution to a real-life problem.

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
• Problem Based Lectures and tutorials/laboratories .
• Independent study: reading, team meetings, information gathering, student centred learning, assignment preparation and presentation

Proakis, J. G.and Salehi, M., 2014. 2/E Fundamentals of Communication Systems, Global Edition, Pearson
Sklar, B. 2017 3/E. Digital communications fundamentals and applications. Prentice Hall, USA.
Proakis, J., Salehi, M. and Bauch, G., 2012. Contemporary communication systems using MATLAB. Nelson Education.
Andrews, J.G., Ghosh, A. and Muhamed, R., 2007. Fundamentals of WiMAX: understanding broadband wireless networking. Pearson Education.
Ghosh, A., Zhang, J., Andrews, J.G. and Muhamed, R., 2010. Fundamentals of LTE. Pearson
Finkenzeller, K., 2010. RFID handbook: fundamentals and applications in contactless smart cards, radio frequency identification and near-field communication. John Wiley & Sons.
Heydon, R., 2013. Bluetooth low energy: the developer's handbook (Vol. 1). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Elahi, A. and Gschwender, A., 2009. ZigBee wireless sensor and control network. Pearson Education
The module tutor will direct the student to the latest academic papers for each area of study
Technical manuals for equipment used

Telecommunications lab hardware and software, including:
TIMS equipment
Scopes and signal generators
MATLAB
LABVIEW
Rasberry Pi, Arduino and various sensors/add on boards

1. Demonstrate systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of Advanced Communication System Design that is at the forefront of this discipline. (AHEP 3: SM1b)

2. Apply and extend appropriate analytical techniques to design and use decision making in complex contexts, evaluate the outcomes of a robust Advanced Communication System (AHEP 3:EA1b, EA2)

3. Use simulation software and hardware and use key analytical skills and understanding to evaluate arguments and assumptions in relating results to theory. (AHEP 3:P3, P5, P6,G1)

4. Communicate ideas effectively. (AHEP 3:G1)

Coursework (50%) Comprising a practical assignment (1,500 words) assessing Learning Outcomes 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes P3, P5, P6, G1.

1.5 hour FINAL examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, EA1b, EA2.