Next Generation Wireless Networks [CT76509]
Syllabus
Lectures: 4 Teaching Hours per week
Practical: 3 Teaching Hours per two weeks
Course Description
This course covers the fundamental concepts of evolution of wireless communication and mobile computing. The student will learn about fundamental principle of 5G network and beyond. The course includes advanced technologies such as Terahertz spectrum, Reconfigurable Intelligence surfaces, Blockchain technologies and AI and machine learning technologies.
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.
- Explore 5G spectrum and numerology.
- Exploration of 6G based advanced technologies.
- Understand the connectivity of wireless technology to human or society i.e. intelligence.
- Understand importance of integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks using RIS.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
- Understand and explain the different generation and their gradual enhancement from 1G to 5G.
- Analyze 5G spectrum and numerology and features.
- Understand the potential research advancement and technologies of 6G networks.
- Design and simulate using simulation tools.
- Understand latest networking technology standards e.g. SDN, 5G ,RIS
Theory
- Evolution of Wireless communication (1G to 5G) and Mobile Computing [5 Hrs]
- Introduction
- Evolution of 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and beyond.
- Architecture for mobile computing
- Three tier architecture
- 5G Networks [10 Hrs]
- 5G radio spectrum
- 5G Channel models, use cases and system concept
- 5G radio interface architecture, physical layer, access design principles
- SDN and Network Slicing,
- Vehicular communications, mobility and hand-off management.
- 6G networks [10 Hrs]
- 6G features and requirements
- THz communications
- NOMA in 6G
- AI and Machine learning
- LAPs and HAPs
- Blockchain Technologies
- Quantum technologies
- Visible light communication(VLC)
- Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC)
- Non Terrestrial Networks [10 Hrs]
- Aerial Networks: UAVs ,LAPs, HAPs
- Space Networks: LEOs, MEOs and GEOs
- Reconfigurable Intelligence Surfaces (RIS) [5 Hrs]
- RIS use cases, deployment scenarios and requirements
- Technological challenges
- Architecture
- Communication models and channel models.
- Integration of terrestrial and non terrestrial Networks [5 Hrs]
- Architecture and use cases
- Standardization
Evaluation Scheme
| S.N. | Chapter | Hours | Marks Distrubution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 | 10 | 20 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Total | 45 hours | 80 |
Practical
- 5G spectrum: Simulation on 5G spectrum and numerology, throughput.
- 6G spectrum: Simulation on 6G spectrum and numerology, throughput.
Key Tools and Software:
- Python (for Network Simulation)
- Matlab
- 5G toolbox
References
1. Mobile Computing, Asoke K Telukder, Roopa R Yavagal,TMH
2. Mobile Communications, Jochen Schiller,Pearson
3. Wireless Communications and Networks, 3Gandbeyond,ITISahaMisra,TMH.
4. Principle of wireless Networks by Kaveh Pahlavan and Prashant Krishnamurthy, Pearson 2002.
5. Afif Osseiran, Jose F Monserrat, Patrick Marsch, “5G Mobile and Wireless Communications Technology”, Cambridge University Press, 2016.
6. Harri Holma, Antti Toskala, Takehiro Nakamura, “5G Technology 3GPP NEW RADIO”, John Wiley & Sons First Edition, 2020.
7. Moubayed, Abdallah, Abdallah Shami, and Anwer Al-Dulaimi. "On end-to-end intelligent automation of 6G networks." Future Internet 14.6 (2022): 165.
8. Chowdhury, MostafaZaman, et al. "6G wireless communication systems: Applications, requirements, technologies, challenges, and research directions." IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society 1 (2020): 957- 975.
9. Geraci, Giovanni, et al. "Integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks: 3D opportunities and challenges." IEEE Communications Magazine 61.4 (2022): 42- 48.
10. ETSI GR RIS 001 V1.1.1, ETSI GR RIS 002 V1.1.1, ETSI GR RIS 003 V1.1.1