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Modelling of propagation path loss using adaptive hybrid artificial neural network approach for outdoor environments.
(2018)Prediction of signal power loss between transmitter and receiver with minimal error is an important issue in telecommunication network planning and optimization process. Some of the basic available conventional models in ... -
Mitigation techniques through spatial diversity combining and relay-assisted technology in a turbulence impaired and misaligned free space optical channel.
(2018)In recent times, spectrum resource scarcity in Radio Frequency (RF) systems is one of the biggest and prime issues in the area of wireless communications. Owing to the cost of spectrum, increase in the bandwidth allocation ... -
Trellis code-aided high-rate differential space-time block code and enhanced uncoded space-time labeling diversity.
(2017)In this dissertation, a trellis code-aided bandwidth efficiency improvement technique for space-time block coded wireless communication systems is investigated. The application of the trellis code-aided bandwidth efficiency ... -
Analysis and design of smart antenna arrays (SAAs) for improved directivity at GHz range for wireless communication systems.
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Performance analysis of optical wireless communication systems in a warm-summer Mediterranean climatic region.
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Energy efficient cooperative spectrum sensing techniques in cognitive radio networks.
(2017)The demand for spectrum is increasing particularly due to the accelerating growth in wireless data traffic generated by smart phones, tablets and other internet access devices. Most of prime spectrum is already licensed. ... -
Enhanced performance and efficiency schemes for generalised spatial modulation.
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Characterization and modeling of the channel and noise for broadband indoor Power Line Communication (PLC) networks.
(2016)Power Line Communication (PLC) is an interesting approach in establishing last mile broadband access especially in rural areas. PLC provides an already existing medium for broadband internet connectivity as well as ... -
Soft-output detection for transit antenna index modulation-based schemes.
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Differential spatial modulation : low complexity detection and improved error performance.
(2016)Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems utilize multiple transmit and receive antennas in order to achieve a high spectral efficiency and improved reliability for wireless links. However, MIMO systems suffer from ... -
Alternative techniques for the improvement of energy efficiency in cognitive radio networks.
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Radio wave propagation modeling under precipitation and clear-air at microwave and millimetric bands over wireless links in the horn of Africa.
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Channel assembling policies for heterogeneous fifth generation (5G) cognitive radio networks.
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Multiscaling analysis and modelling of bursty impulsive noise in broadband power line communication channels.
(2017)Power line communication (PLC) networks have the potential to offer broadband application services to homes and small offices cheaply since no additional wiring is required for it implementation. However, like other ... -
Determination of rainfall parameters for specific attenuation due to rain for different integration times for terrestrial line-of-sight links in South Africa.
(2016)Currently, there have been large demand for end-user services that use large bandwidths, while requiring best throughputs; these requirements are often not realistic because of meagre allocation of radio resources. ... -
Transmit antenna selection algorithms for quadrature spatial modulation.
(2016)The use of multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems has become increasingly popular due to the demand for high data rate transmissions. One such attractive MIMO system is spatial modulation (SM). SM is an ideal ... -
Packet scheduling in satellite LTE networks employing MIMO technology.
(2014)Rapid growth in the number of mobile users and ongoing demand for different types of telecommunication services from mobile networks, have driven the need for new technologies that provide high data rates and satisfy their ... -
A flexible statistical framework for the characterization and modelling of noise in powerline communication channels.
(2015)One communication medium that has received a lot of interest in recent years is the power line channel, especially for the delivery of broadband content. This channel has been traditionally used to carry electrical power ... -
3D modelling segmentation, quantification and visualisation of cardiovascular magnetic resonance images.
(2014)Progress in technology in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has provided medical experts with a tool to visualise the heart during the cardiac cycle. The heart contains four chambers namely the left and right ... -
Call admission control for interactive multimedia satellite networks.
(2015)Satellite communication has become an integral component of global access communication network due mainly to its ubiquitous coverage, large bandwidth and ability to support for large numbers of users over fixed and mobile ...
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