BE301 - Telecommunication Modeling and simulation

Credit points: 15 credit points

Workload: 60 hours

Prerequisite: BE203 Telecommunication Systems

Co-requisite: N/A

Aims & objectives

This is a second trimester core unit out of a total of 24 units in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications) BEngTech(Tel). This unit addresses the BEngTech(Tel) course learning outcomes and complements other courses in a related field by developing students’ specialised knowledge in applied cellular telecommunication and by applying critical skills in telecommunication equipment such as antennas, microwaves, GPS and spectrum analyser. For further course information refer to: http://www.mit.edu.au/courses/bachelor-engineering-technology-telecommunications.
This unit covers aspects of mobile radio propagation environment and path loss models, cellular concepts, planning, optimizing, and management of cellular mobile radio communication network and the next generation. The laboratory sessions are based on the CelPlanner software.
Students undertake a comprehensive project in the planning and design of cellular mobile radio base station networks using a professional cellular planning software tool. Students gain in-depth knowledge and practical approaches in dimensioning base station cell sites, including antenna selection, radio coverage, interference analysis, and teletraffic capacity planning.
This unit will cover the following areas:

  • Simulation and Modelling
  • Cellular Communication Systems
  • Traffic Handling Capacity
  • Radio Propagation Models and Prediction
  • Mobile Telecommunication Planning and Optimizing
  • Microcell and Temporary Cell Splitting
  • IMS and Convergence Management
  • Next Generation OSS Architecture
  • Emerging Technologies and Trends

Learning outcomes

4.1 Course Learning Outcomes
The Course learning outcomes applicable to this unit are listed on the Melbourne Institute of Technology’s website: www.mit.edu.au
4.2 Unit Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
a) Critically review and analyse wireless mobile communication systems;
b) Explain the underlying principles and concepts in mobile network design and network management;
c) Describe and apply engineering techniques, tools and resources, exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems in modelling cellular networks with CelPlanTM;
d) Systematically design and implement cellular networks;
e) Present clear, coherent and independent expositions of knowledge and ideas in cellular laboratory in oral and written communication.

Weekly Topics

This unit will cover the content below:

Week Topics
1 Simulation and Modelling
2 Cellular Concept and Channel Allocation
3 Mobile Radio Propagation Environment
4 Path Loss Models and Prediction
5 Okumura-Hata Model
6 Traffic Handling Capacity
7 Telecommunication Management, IMS and Convergence Management
8 Management & Design of Public Telecommunication Networks
9 Cellular System Planning and Optimizing
10 Next Generation OSS Architecture
11 Emerging Techniques and Trends
12 Review

Assessment

Assessment Task Release Date Due Date A B Learning Outcomes Assessed
Class Participation and Contribution Each week in Lab Each week in Lab 10%   a-e
Individual Formative Assignment 1 Week 1 Week 3 (08/04/2022) 5%   a,b
In-Class Test During the lab Week 7   10% a-c
Assignment 2 (Groups of 2-3 students) Week 6 Week 11 (03/06/2022) 25%   a-d
Final Examination (2 hours)       50% a,b,d,e
TOTALS     40% 60%  

Task Type: Type A: unsupervised, Type B: supervised.

Class Participation and Contribution
This unit has class participation and student contribution as an assessment. The assessment task and marking rubric will follow the Guidelines on Assessing Class Participation (https://www.mit.edu.au/about-us/governance/institute-rules-policies-and-plans/policies-procedures-and-guidelines/Guidelines_on_Assessing_Class_Participation). Further details will be provided in the assessment specification on the type of assessment tasks and the marking rubrics.
Presentations (if applicable)
For presentations conducted in class, students are required to wear business attire.

Textbook and reference materials

Note: Students are required to purchase the prescribed textbook and have it available each week in class.


Prescribed Text Book:

  • T. Rappaport, Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice, 2nd Ed, Prentice Hall, 2009

Other recommended references:

  • A. R. Mishra, Fundamentals of Cellular Network Planning and Optimisation John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2004
  • William C. Y. Lee, Mobile communications design fundamentals, New York, Wiley, 1993.
  • J.D. Parson, The Mobile Radio Propagation Channel, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2000
  • Vijay K. Garg, and Joseph E. Wilkes, Wireless and Personal Communications Systems, Prentice Hall PTR, 1996 (Chapter 4)
  • Raouf Boutaba and Jin Xiao, Telecommunication Systems and Technologies, Vol. II. Telecommunication, Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems (Chapter 1)
  • Rebecca Copeland, Converging NGN Wireline and Mobile 3G Network with IMS, CRC Press, 2009. (Chapter 1 & 2)
  • Minoru Etoh, Next Generation Mobile Systems 3G and Beyond, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2005 (Chapter 2)

Adopted Reference Style: IEEEE (Information can be found in MIT library referencing)

Graduate attributes

MIT is committed to ensure the course is current, practical and relevant so that graduates are “work ready” and equipped for life-long learning. In order to accomplish this, the MIT Graduate Attributes identify the required knowledge, skills and attributes that prepare students for the industry.
The level to which Graduate Attributes covered in this unit are as follows:

Ability to communicate Independent and lifelong learning Ethics Analytical and problem solving Cultural and global awareness Team work Specialist knowledge of a field of study

Legend

Levels of attainment Extent covered
The attribute is covered by theory and practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students always play an active role, e.g. workshops, lab submissions, assignments, demonstrations, tests, examinations.
The attribute is covered by theory or practice, and addressed by assessed activities in which the students mostly play an active role, e.g. discussions, reading, intepreting documents, tests, examinations.
The attribute is discussed in theory or practice; it is addressed by assessed activities in which the students may play an active role, e.g. lectures and discussions, reading, interpretation, workshops, presentations.
The attribute is presented as a side issue in theory or practice; it is not specifically assessed, but it is addressed by activities such as lectures or tutorials.
The attribute is not considered, there is no theory or practice or activities associated with this attribute.