Developing Laboratory Experiments to teach Undergraduate Engineering Students Multi-User Massive MIMO Technology for 5G Cellular Networks
Journal Title: Engineering and Technology Journal - Year 2024, Vol 9, Issue 05
Abstract
An effective method of facilitating student learning in a laboratory environment is “practice by doing”. The study of modules related to signal-processing for digital communications requires deep mathematical and theoretical foundations but the practice goal is not really emphasized in the undergraduate curriculum at the University of Mauritius. This causes the students to lose interest in the corresponding modules resulting in high rate of failures. In this work, we propose to develop laboratory experiments with a view to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical aspects in the field of Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems for 5G cellular networks. Various laboratory scenarios are set up that consider a Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) receiver in the uplink with an uncorrelated Rayleigh fading channel. Moreover, from a signal processing perspective to enhance the student’s understanding, we analyze the efficiency and error performance of Massive MIMO systems with MPSK and MQAM modulation schemes as well as perfect and imperfect channel estimates. The leading industry software package MATLAB R2022 is used to develop all laboratory experiments and the codes are elaborated in this analysis. Data collected from the experiments are used to generate spectral efficiency and error performance curves which can be used for future research. The findings underscore the significance of accounting for both scenarios and illuminate promising avenues for future research in the realm of massive MIMO education and learning. The assimilation of MATLAB® flowcharts for each MRC receiver, MPSK, and MQAM with perfect and imperfect Channel State Information (CSI) adds further depth to the study, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of massive MIMO systems. Ultimately, this contribution helps in the nurturing of expertise such that future generations of wireless communication pioneers can be inspired.
Authors and Affiliations
Mussawir Ahmad Hosany, Surfaly Bibi Shadiihah,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP734997
- DOI 10.47191/etj/v9i05.06
- Views 88
- Downloads 0
THE RARE EARTH ELEMENTS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF INDUSTRIAL UTILIZATION, RECYCLING POTENTIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RAMIFICATIONS
This comprehensive study delves into the extensive spectrum of applications attributed to rare earth elements (REEs), their potential for effective recycling, and the intricate environmental considerations entwined with...
Comprehensive Review of Climate Change Mitigation through Cutting-edge LNG Technologies
This paper comprehensively reviews the potential of cutting-edge LNG technologies to mitigate climate change .We explore advancements in liquefaction processes, focusing on cryogenic heat exchangers, mixed refrigerant cy...
EFFECTIVENESS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM APPROACH TO THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS 10
This study examined and measured the effectiveness of a flipped classroom method on the performance of Grade 10 learners in mathematics at Liceo de Los Baños. Quantitative research methodology, namely Quasi Experimental...
Characteristics of Seawall Design for Coastal Protection At Laompo Beach, Indonesia
This research presents an evaluation of the design and stability of a seawall at Laompo Beach, Sulawesi, Indonesia, to protect a nearby highway from coastal erosion. Preliminary dimensions with some secondary data on win...
Chaos-Based NMPC as a Novel MPPT Approach for Organıc Photovoltaıcs
Environmental degradation, alongside the dire consequences of climate change such as the melting of glaciers and rising sea levels, highlight the severe challenges associated with reliance on fossil fuels. As such, the s...