Department Publications

This paper introduces a model to study both single tier and multitier wireless communication systems consisting of a multitude of wireless access points (AP), and operating according to the classical opportunistic beamforming framework. The AP locations in the proposed network model are determined by using planar Poisson point processes. The extreme value distribution of signal-to-interference-plus-noise-ratio (SINR) on a beam is of fundamental importance for obtaining performance bounds for such an opportunistic communication system. Two tight distribution approximation results are provided for the distribution of maximum SINR on a beam, which is hard to obtain due to correlation structure of the underlying inter-AP interference field, using key tools from stochastic geometry. These approximations hold for general path loss models that satisfy some mild conditions. Simulations and numerical evaluations …

We present the development and testing of a cellular network built on open source technologies. This network supports voice calls and text messages within the network or between networks. The main objective of this work is to develop a stand-alone mobile network consisting of one base station and a switch, the access to which can be controlled as required. The mobile network is also connected to public networks. The designed network is based on Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). Our work includes the configuration of the embedded hardware components, selection and integration of the proper software combination, testing of compatible versions of the software, hardware-software integration within the embedded system, and interconnecting the systems via the Internet. The key contribution and novelty of the project is the development of a stand-alone mobile network base station/ switch …