Wireless Industrial Communication

Wireless industrial automation

Baseband communication

Digital modulation/demodulation

Coding theory

Multiple Accesses

Introduction to different wireless industrial communication systems: Wireless LAN, IEEE 802.15.4, WirelessHART

After completing the course, students will have advanced knowledge on wireless industrial automation capabilities, wireless signal transmission and receiving, and system design of different wireless industrial communication systems.
Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge on the different capabilities of wireless industrial automation for sustainability and strategy

Advanced knowledge on methods for signal modulation and demodulation

Advanced knowledge on methods for signal coding and decoding

Thorough understanding of methods for multiple assesses

Thorough understanding of the different industrial wireless communication systems

Skills:

Can analyze existing methods for calculating with modulated signal

Able to simulate modulated signal using computer simulation tools

Can carry out an independent and limited research on system design of industrial wireless communication systems

General competence

Understand the different wireless industrial automation capabilities

Understand the different techniques for signal transmission and receiving

Understand the system design of different wireless industrial communication systems

Use computer tools to evaluate wireless industrial communication systems

Can contribute to new thinking and innovation in the area of wireless industrial communication

Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects within wireless industrial communication

The course teaching language is English. Teaching, tutoring, assignments and exam are given in in English.The course will be made accessible for both campus- and remote students. Every student is free to choose the pedagogic arrangement which is best fitted for her/his own requirement.Seminars in the course will be given on campus and are open for both category of students through web conference-systems (Eluminate, Adobe Connect etc). Recordings of seminars and tutoring sessions will be available on internet through GUC¿s learning management system (Fronter).In case of less than 4 students, the course will be based on self-study.

Mandatoru coursework requirements:

- 60% of hand-ins must be approved
- Mandatory presence on seminars and laboratory exercises

The standard language is English. All hand-ins, exams etc. must be written in English.