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exploring_lora [2018/09/29 12:51] – [3.1. Modifying the Radio Parameters] samer | exploring_lora [2019/10/06 13:03] – [5. Coverage Challenge] samer | ||
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As defined by Semtech, [[http:// | As defined by Semtech, [[http:// | ||
- | In this lab, you will implement a prototype of LoRa communication between two wireless | + | In this lab, you will implement a prototype of LoRa communication between two wireless |
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In order to design and implement experiments with LoRa, you will use the following devices: | In order to design and implement experiments with LoRa, you will use the following devices: | ||
- | * Arduino Mega (x2). | + | * Arduino Mega or Arduino Duemilanove |
* LoRa shields from [[http:// | * LoRa shields from [[http:// | ||
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* Give the main characteristics of the LoRa shield from Dragino (www.dragino.com). | * Give the main characteristics of the LoRa shield from Dragino (www.dragino.com). | ||
* What type of Antenna are you using? Explain the corresponding characteristics. | * What type of Antenna are you using? Explain the corresponding characteristics. | ||
- | * Give an estimated cost of your platform. | + | * Give an estimated cost of your devices. |
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==== -. Software Tools ==== | ==== -. Software Tools ==== | ||
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- | Note well the location | + | Make sure to restart your computer after the installation |
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==== -. Installation ==== | ==== -. Installation ==== | ||
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Connect the two Arduino devices to USB ports on your computer. If this is the first time you use Arduino IDE, make sure to install the necessary USB drivers by selecting '' | Connect the two Arduino devices to USB ports on your computer. If this is the first time you use Arduino IDE, make sure to install the necessary USB drivers by selecting '' | ||
- | Now, you have to choose the '' | + | Now, you have to choose the '' |
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- | For Arduino Mega 2560, additional drivers for Microsoft Windows can be installed from [[http:// | + | For Arduino Mega 2560, additional drivers for Microsoft Windows |
- | </WRAP> | + | For Arduino Duemilanove, |
+ | [[https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
===== -. Theoretical Study ===== | ===== -. Theoretical Study ===== | ||
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- | * What is the relation between processing gain and spreading factor in LoRa modulation? | + | * What is the relation between processing gain and spreading factor in LoRa modulation? |
* How does the spreading factor impact the coverage of a LoRa transmitter? | * How does the spreading factor impact the coverage of a LoRa transmitter? | ||
- | * For each of the three possible | + | * What is the transmission bit rate for each of the following |
+ | * Configuration 1: channel bandwidth = 125 kHz, spreading factor = 7, coding rate = 4/5 | ||
+ | * Configuration 2: channel bandwidth = 500 kHz, spreading factor = 7, coding rate = 4/5 | ||
+ | * Configuration 3: channel bandwidth = 125 kHz, spreading factor = 12, coding rate = 1/2 | ||
* Compute the receiver sensitivity, | * Compute the receiver sensitivity, | ||
* Compare the computed sensitivity to that provided by the {{ : | * Compare the computed sensitivity to that provided by the {{ : | ||
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==== -. Modifying the Radio Parameters ==== | ==== -. Modifying the Radio Parameters ==== | ||
- | Download the {{ : | + | Download the {{ : |
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+ | Take a look at the source code in '' | ||
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+ | * Central frequency | ||
+ | * Spreading Factor | ||
+ | * Bandwidth | ||
+ | * Coding Rate | ||
+ | * Transmit power | ||
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+ | <code c++> | ||
+ | rf95.setFrequency(frequency); | ||
+ | // Setup Power,dBm | ||
+ | rf95.setTxPower(13); | ||
+ | |||
+ | // Setup Spreading Factor (6 ~ 12) | ||
+ | rf95.setSpreadingFactor(7); | ||
+ | |||
+ | // Setup BandWidth, option: 7800, | ||
+ | //Lower BandWidth for longer distance. | ||
+ | rf95.setSignalBandwidth(125000); | ||
+ | |||
+ | // Setup Coding Rate: | ||
+ | rf95.setCodingRate4(5); | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | In order to reduce collisions | ||
^ Group Number | ^ Group Number | ||
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- | Note that the radio parameters of your LoRa devices: Spreading Factor (SF), Bandwidth (Bw), and Coding Rate (CR) are configured in the '' | ||
==== -. Running Basic Sketches ==== | ==== -. Running Basic Sketches ==== | ||
- | Now you can compile and upload the client and server sketches on the two arduino | + | Now you can compile and upload the client and server sketches on the two arduino |
[{{ : | [{{ : | ||
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In the following, you will design and implement a set of scenarios that enable to evaluate the performance of the LoRa modulation. As you will deal with scientific assessment, you are required to use scientific tools to show the results. You have the choice between [[http:// | In the following, you will design and implement a set of scenarios that enable to evaluate the performance of the LoRa modulation. As you will deal with scientific assessment, you are required to use scientific tools to show the results. You have the choice between [[http:// | ||
+ | As we are in presence of variable radio conditions, some experiments should be repeated multiple times and results can be shown as probability distributions. Take a look at this excellent repository of data visualisation tools [[https:// | ||
==== -. Time on Air ==== | ==== -. Time on Air ==== | ||
- | In this section, you will measure the Time on Air (ToA) under the three different radio configurations and for different message sizes. The ToA is the time necessary to send a message | + | In this section, you will measure the Time on Air (ToA) that is given by the time necessary to transmit |
- | For this, you can start by implementing a function on the client that measures the time necessary for sending a message. For example, you can use the [[https:// | + | Start by implementing a function on the client that measures the time necessary for sending a packet. You can have recourse to the [[https:// |
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+ | For example, the scenario for assessing the impact of the spreading factor on the ToA consists of sending 100 packets for three different spreading factors //e.g.,// 7, 9, and 10, and drawing the average ToA or the distribution in a boxplot for comparing the results. | ||
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+ | As for the theoretical computation of the ToA, you can refer to the the following documents : | ||
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+ | * The Semtech [[http:// | ||
+ | * An explanatory video: https:// | ||
+ | * Various calculation tools available online: https:// | ||
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+ | Note that all messages sent and received by the [[https:// | ||
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+ | * 8 symbol PREAMBLE | ||
+ | * Explicit header with header CRC (handled internally by the radio) | ||
+ | * 4 octets HEADER: (TO, FROM, ID, FLAGS) | ||
+ | * 0 to 251 octets DATA | ||
+ | * CRC (handled internally by the radio) | ||
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- | * Join commented extracts of your code and explain your approach for computing the ToA. | + | |
- | * Draw a box plot of the ToA under the three different radio configurations and for three different | + | |
- | * Analyze the obtained results and compare with the theoretical computations. You can superpose the theoretical results and the practical | + | * Visualise the experimental results by plotting the ToA as a function of each one of the different |
+ | * Analyze the obtained results and compare with the theoretical computations. You can superpose the theoretical results and the experimental | ||
</ | </ | ||
- | ==== -. Packet Delivery Ratio ==== | + | ==== -. Coverage |
- | In this section, you will measure the Packet Error Rate (PER) under the three different radio configurations | + | In this section, you will measure the coverage of LoRa under different radio configurations. |
- | Only for this test, all groups are required | + | Start by identifying a set of five geographical locations or Test Points (TP). These TPs should be astutely chosen |
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- | * Draw the PER as a function | + | * Draw the test points on a map and motivate your choices. |
- | * What type of mathematical models enables to theoretically compute | + | * Describe the radio configurations you selected and their impact on the reliability |
+ | * Visualise | ||
+ | * Analyze | ||
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+ | ==== -. [Classroom activity] Collisions and Packet Delivery Ratio ==== | ||
- | ==== -. Coverage ==== | + | In this section, you will measure the impact of the packet arrival rate on the collision rate and consequently the PDR. |
+ | The setting for this experiment is unique: | ||
+ | * Only one server is required in the classroom. This server should compute the ratio of successfully delivered packets or PDR. | ||
+ | * All groups are required to use the same frequency, spreading factor, and coding rate. | ||
+ | * The average packet arrival rate is equal for all clients. The delay between two packets is drawn uniformly in a predefined interval. | ||
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+ | * Draw the PDR as a function | ||
+ | * What type of mathematical model enables to theoretically compute | ||
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+ | ===== -. Coverage Challenge ===== | ||
- | <code c++> | + | Start by identifying a set of three geographical locations or Test Points |
- | rf95.setModemConfig(RH_RF95:: | + | |
- | rf95.setModemConfig(RH_RF95:: | + | |
- | rf95.setModemConfig(RH_RF95:: | + | |
- | </ | + | |
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- | * Draw the test points on a map. | + | * Draw the test points on a map and motivate your choices. |
- | * Give a statistical measure of the PER and the RSSI for each TP with each of the different | + | * Describe |
+ | * Visualise the experimental results by plotting the PDR for each TP and each radio configuration. | ||
+ | * Analyze the obtained results. | ||
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- | ==== -. Path Loss ==== | ||
- | In this section, you will study the properties of the radio channel | + | You are now required to establish a record of LoRa coverage. You can certainly unleash your scientific imagination, but some rules must be followed to validate |
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+ | * Direct transmission between | ||
+ | * 3D distance is computed between devices. You can get the elevation from this [[ http:// | ||
+ | * PDR must be higher than 10% as computed for 100 packets. | ||
+ | * Supporting live video and screen capture should be used to authenticate | ||
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+ | You can use the [[https:// | ||
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+ | Take a look at this tool [[http:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
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- | * Provide | + | * Compute |
- | * Draw the RSSI values as a function | + | * Provide |
- | * What is the path loss exponent? | + | * Compare the received power obtained |
- | * Using regressions, compute a value of the path loss exponent. Analyze the result. | + | * Prepare a short presentation (5 minutes pitch) to describe your experiment. |
- | * Compare the obtained | + | |
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- | In order to compute distances in your experiment, you can get the GPS coordinates as recorded by your smartphone using an application such as [[https:// | ||
- | ===== -. Coverage Challenge ===== | ||
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+ | This challenge and the corresponding grading is considered as a part of the final project. | ||
+ | </ | ||
===== -. Grading ===== | ===== -. Grading ===== | ||
- | | ^ Exemplary | + | | |
- | ^ Answer | + | ^ Techniques for Engineering Practice |
- | ^ Design experiments | + | ^ Skills for Engineering Practice |
- | ^ Analyse results | + | ^ Engineering tools | Students showed advanced ability |
+ | ^ Problem solving | ||
+ | ^ Results and analysis | ||
+ | ^ Motivation, initiative, and creativity | ||
+ | ^ Written communication skills | ||
+ | ^ Scientific referencing |
exploring_lora.txt · Last modified: 2021/10/20 12:52 by samer