Tutorials

Tutorial 1, Monday 16 August, 13.10-17.00

Title: Ultra Wideband
Presenter: Dr. Ian Oppermann

The tutorial aims to give the student a general understanding of UWB physical layer as well as knowledge of the design and research issues of UWB. The tutorial covers background, basics of modulation, antennas and comparative performance issues. The tutorial goes on to cover the UWB radio channel, single band and multi-band UWB systems and relevant IEEE standards.The presenter is currently involved with all aspects of research, design and implementation of UWB systems.

1. Overview
- Overview of UWB and its history
- Baseband
- Carrier baseband
- Modulation techniques
- Performance analysis
2. UWB Radio Channel
- Introduction to the UWB radio channel
- Modelling considerations
- Overview of current models
3. MAC and IEEE Standards
- IEEE 802.15.3
4. Applications
- Communications
- Positioning systems

Tutorial 2, Monday 16 August, 13.10-17.00

Title: Multiple-input Multiple-output (MIMO) Communications with Applications to WCDMA and Multicarrier Systems
Presenters: Dr. Juha Ylitalo and Prof. Markku Juntti

Tutorial Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Capacity limits of MIMO channels
3. MIMO radio channel models
4. Beamforming and adaptive antennas
5. Spatial diversity
6. Spatial multiplexing
7. Advanced receivers for MIMO: space-time equalisation
8. Summary and future prospects

Tutorial 3, Monday 16 August, 13.10-17.00

Title: Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks
Presenter: Prof. Carlos Pomalaza-Ráez

The objectives of this tutorial are to study established and emerging areas of wireless networking. The focus is on protocols and algorithms above the physical layer. Special emphasis is given to a new set of research challenges such as the development of self-configuration protocols that are energy-efficient, fault-tolerant and scalable. The tutorial aims to synthesize the diverse literature concerning coding, channel access, routing, self-organization, and energy efficient strategies as applied to ad hoc and sensor networks.

Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Principles of graph theory and shortest path algorithms
3. Wireless medium access protocols
4. Overview of routing protocols
5. Sensors networking
6. Energy conservation in multihop scenarios
7. Security issues in ad hoc and sensor networks
8. Summary and future trends