Test method for narrowband F/TDMA-based wireless sensor/actuator networks including radio channel emulation in severe multipath environments

Autor: C. Cammin, D. Krush, R. Heynicke, G. Scholl
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Journal of Sensors and Sensor Systems, Vol 7, Pp 183-192 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2194-8771
2194-878X
DOI: 10.5194/jsss-7-183-2018
Popis: A test method for narrowband wireless sensor/actuator networks is presented, facilitating affordable and efficient performance and compliance tests prior to the deployment of the wireless communication systems. Commonly used channel models are examined to derive a worst-case test scenario. Employing frequency/time division multiple access (F/TDMA) techniques and protocol synchronization, a new and efficient test method is suggested, where the equipment under test (EUT) is evaluated under the worst-case scenario. A cost-efficient channel emulator is introduced to emulate fading in multipath environments. Also, industrial interferes can be included in the setup. Furthermore, a procedure to test wireless devices with integrated, non-detachable antennas is presented.
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