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13E034JMS - Public Mobile Systems

Course specification
Course title Public Mobile Systems
Acronym 13E034JMS
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB 6.0 Status elective
Condition Radio Communications, Radio Systems
The goal Introduction to advanced management functionalities of public mobile systems. Design and dimensioning of base station subsystem - calculating coverage and capacity. Core network design and dimensioning. Artificial intelligence
The outcome Student should gain an insight into the organization and advanced features of the modern public mobile networks, as well as the ability to independently carry out the basic design of such networks. Student should gain a solid foundation for independent research activities.
Contents
Contents of lectures Radio network design and dimensioning for GSM,UMTS and LTE. GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G advanced radio network functionalities. Security aspects - authentication and ciphering. Core network design and dimensioning. MIN - Mobile Intelligent Networks. 3GPP Packet Switched Domain. Number portability. IMS - IP Multimedia Subsystem. The usage of artificial intellinence.
Contents of exercises LAB: Measurements of the basic parameters of GSM and UMTS air interface using advanced measurement systems. GSM, UMTS and LTE simulators. Exercises on LTE laboratory system. Dimensioning of core network elements .
Literature
  1. GSM recommendations, www.etsi.org
  2. 3GPP specifications, www.3gpp.org
  3. Training documentation of leading manufacturers ( Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Huawei, Alcatel)
  4. J. Laiho, A. Wacker, T. Novosad, “Radio network planning and optimization for UMTS”, John Wiley, 2006.
  5. E. Dahlman, S. Parkvall, J. Sköld: 4G LTE/LTE-Advanced for Mobile Broadband, Elsevier, 2011.
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
3 1 1
Methods of teaching Lectures and numerical exercises are conducted through PowerPoint presentations and by using blackboard. Practical classes are held in the laboratory and include practical demonstrations and independent student exercises.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 50
Practical lessons 0 Oral examination 0
Projects
Colloquia 50
Seminars 0