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exploring_lora [2018/09/29 15:39] – [4.3. Coverage] samer | exploring_lora [2018/09/30 10:29] – [3.1. Modifying the Radio Parameters] samer | ||
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- | Take a look at the source code in '' | + | Take a look at the source code in '' |
- | * Central frequency | + | * Central frequency |
- | * Spreading Factor | + | * Spreading Factor |
- | * Bandwidth | + | * Bandwidth |
- | * Coding Rate (CR) | + | * Coding Rate |
- | * Transmit power (Pow) | + | * Transmit power |
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==== -. Time on Air ==== | ==== -. Time on Air ==== | ||
- | In this section, you will measure the Time on Air (ToA) as given by the time necessary to transmit a message on the radio interface. You will assess the impact of the spreading factor, bandwidth, coding rate, and the message size on the ToA. | + | In this section, you will measure the Time on Air (ToA) that is given by the time necessary to transmit a message on the radio interface . You will assess the impact of the spreading factor, bandwidth, coding rate, and message size on the ToA. |
- | For this, you will 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 message. For example, you can use the [[https:// |
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* Analyze the obtained results and compare with the theoretical computations. You can superpose the theoretical results and the experimental ones on the same graph. | * Analyze the obtained results and compare with the theoretical computations. You can superpose the theoretical results and the experimental ones on the same graph. | ||
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+ | ==== -. Coverage ==== | ||
- | ==== -. [Classroom activity] Collisions and Packet Delivery Ratio ==== | + | In this section, you will measure the coverage of LoRa under different radio configurations. |
- | In this section, you will measure the Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR) under different transmission periods. Only for this test, all groups are required | + | Start by identifying a set of five geographical locations or Test Points |
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- | You will start by implementing | + | |
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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. |
- | In this section, you will measure the coverage of LoRa under the three different radio configurations. Such configurations should ensure different reliability levels. | + | The setting for this experiment is unique: |
- | For this, you will start by identifying a set of geographical locations or Test Points (TP). These TPs should be astutely chosen to challenge | + | * Only one server is required in the classroom. This server |
+ | * All groups are required to use the same frequency, spreading factor, and coding rate. | ||
+ | * On each client, packets will be generated following a Poisson process with the same average arrival rate for all groups. | ||
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- | * Draw the test points on a map. | + | * Draw the PDR as a function of the average arrival rate. Analyze your results. |
- | * Give a statistical measure | + | * What type of mathematical model enables to theoretically compute |
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- | ==== -. Path Loss ==== | + | ===== -. Coverage Challenge ===== |
- | In this section, you will study the properties | + | In this section, you are required to establish a record |
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+ | * Direct transmission between | ||
+ | * 3D distance is computed between devices. | ||
+ | * PDR must be higher than 10% as computed | ||
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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, | + | * Write an article (blog, wiki, ...) 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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===== -. Grading ===== | ===== -. Grading ===== | ||
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