Abstract:
The field of radio network planning and optimization (RNPO) is central for wireless cellular network design, deployment, and enhancement. Wireless cellular operators inve...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The field of radio network planning and optimization (RNPO) is central for wireless cellular network design, deployment, and enhancement. Wireless cellular operators invest huge sums of capital on deploying, launching, and maintaining their networks in order to ensure competitive performance and high user satisfaction. This work presents a lab course composed of 10 experiments that cover the different phases of RNPO for various state-of-the-art wireless technologies such as GSM, UMTS, and WiMAX. Each experiment constitutes a complete entity including the necessary theoretical background and references, the lab tasks based on real-world scenarios, and a research component consisting of general questions. The proposed lab course represents a novel initiative to increase interactive learning by integrating communications theory fundamental knowledge with state-of-the-art wireless communications software tools and measurement equipment. The experiments are carefully designed to enhance the analytical skills and to advance the academic and practical knowledge of the students.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 53, Issue: 4, November 2010)
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Zaher Dawy (S'98–M'04–SM'09) received the B.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1998 and the M.Sc. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in electrical engineering from Munich University of Technology (TUM), Munich, Germany, in 2000 and 2004, respectively.
Between 1999 and 2000, he worked as a part-time Communications Engineer at Siemens AG Research Labs, Munich, G...Show More
Zaher Dawy (S'98–M'04–SM'09) received the B.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1998 and the M.Sc. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in electrical engineering from Munich University of Technology (TUM), Munich, Germany, in 2000 and 2004, respectively.
Between 1999 and 2000, he worked as a part-time Communications Engineer at Siemens AG Research Labs, Munich, G...View more
Ericsson-GSDC Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
Ahmad Husseini received the B.E. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2004 and the M.E. degree in computer and communication engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007.
In 2006, he worked on the development of the wireless communications lab course at AUB. Since June 2007, he has been with Ericsson—GSDC Lebanon, Beirut, Leb...Show More
Ahmad Husseini received the B.E. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2004 and the M.E. degree in computer and communication engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007.
In 2006, he worked on the development of the wireless communications lab course at AUB. Since June 2007, he has been with Ericsson—GSDC Lebanon, Beirut, Leb...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Elias Yaacoub received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2002 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005, where he is currently a Ph.D. student.
He worked as a Research Assistant with AUB from 2004 to 2005 and with the Munich University of Technology, Munich, Germany, in Sprin...Show More
Elias Yaacoub received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2002 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005, where he is currently a Ph.D. student.
He worked as a Research Assistant with AUB from 2004 to 2005 and with the Munich University of Technology, Munich, Germany, in Sprin...View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Lina Al-Kanj received the B.E. degree in electrical and communications engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007, where she is enrolled as a Ph.D. student. Her research interests include cooperative communications and radio network planning and optimization.
Lina Al-Kanj received the B.E. degree in electrical and communications engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007, where she is enrolled as a Ph.D. student. Her research interests include cooperative communications and radio network planning and optimization.View more
Contents Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Zaher Dawy (S'98–M'04–SM'09) received the B.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1998 and the M.Sc. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in electrical engineering from Munich University of Technology (TUM), Munich, Germany, in 2000 and 2004, respectively.
Between 1999 and 2000, he worked as a part-time Communications Engineer at Siemens AG Research Labs, Munich, Germany, focusing on the development of enhancement techniques for UMTS. At TUM, between 2000 and 2003, he managed and developed a research project with Siemens AG where he designed advanced multiuser receiver structures for UMTS base stations. Since September 2004, he has been an Assistant Professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, American University of Beirut. His research interests include cooperative communications, cellular technologies (WCDMA, HSPA, LTE), radio network planning and optimization, multiuser information theory, multimedia over IP networks, and computational biology.
Zaher Dawy (S'98–M'04–SM'09) received the B.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, in 1998 and the M.Sc. and Dr.-Ing. degrees in electrical engineering from Munich University of Technology (TUM), Munich, Germany, in 2000 and 2004, respectively.
Between 1999 and 2000, he worked as a part-time Communications Engineer at Siemens AG Research Labs, Munich, Germany, focusing on the development of enhancement techniques for UMTS. At TUM, between 2000 and 2003, he managed and developed a research project with Siemens AG where he designed advanced multiuser receiver structures for UMTS base stations. Since September 2004, he has been an Assistant Professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, American University of Beirut. His research interests include cooperative communications, cellular technologies (WCDMA, HSPA, LTE), radio network planning and optimization, multiuser information theory, multimedia over IP networks, and computational biology.View more
Ericsson-GSDC Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
Ahmad Husseini received the B.E. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2004 and the M.E. degree in computer and communication engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007.
In 2006, he worked on the development of the wireless communications lab course at AUB. Since June 2007, he has been with Ericsson—GSDC Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon, as a Radio Network Consultant.
Ahmad Husseini received the B.E. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2004 and the M.E. degree in computer and communication engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007.
In 2006, he worked on the development of the wireless communications lab course at AUB. Since June 2007, he has been with Ericsson—GSDC Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon, as a Radio Network Consultant.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Elias Yaacoub received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2002 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005, where he is currently a Ph.D. student.
He worked as a Research Assistant with AUB from 2004 to 2005 and with the Munich University of Technology, Munich, Germany, in Spring 2005. From 2005 to 2007, he was a Telecommunications Engineer with Dar Al-Handasah, Shair and Partners, Beirut, Lebanon. His research interests include wireless communications and antenna theory.
Elias Yaacoub received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2002 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005, where he is currently a Ph.D. student.
He worked as a Research Assistant with AUB from 2004 to 2005 and with the Munich University of Technology, Munich, Germany, in Spring 2005. From 2005 to 2007, he was a Telecommunications Engineer with Dar Al-Handasah, Shair and Partners, Beirut, Lebanon. His research interests include wireless communications and antenna theory.View more
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Lina Al-Kanj received the B.E. degree in electrical and communications engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007, where she is enrolled as a Ph.D. student. Her research interests include cooperative communications and radio network planning and optimization.
Lina Al-Kanj received the B.E. degree in electrical and communications engineering from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005 and the M.E. degree in computer and communications engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon, in 2007, where she is enrolled as a Ph.D. student. Her research interests include cooperative communications and radio network planning and optimization.View more
