The design of an optimal, dynamic, multi-hop telemetry network
Date
2006-12
Authors
Nicholson, Gareth Andrew
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
The basic concepts of wide band mobile ad hoc networking are used in this thesis to
extend the functionality of a typical low-speed telemetry system. Although most efforts
related to wireless networking are driven by the insatiable demand for high-speed mobile
data applications, telemetry applications ensure the continuous wide spread use of lowspeed
narrow band data networks. A multi-hop auto-routing telemetry system has the
advantages of extended operational range, and portability, for nomadic monitoring, or
rapid deployment applications.
All stations operate both in their telemetry capacities, providing typical functionality and
I/O capabilities, as well as implicit routers, supporting a DSR based protocol to achieve
dynamic, multi-hop operation.
While the emphasis of work described in the thesis is placed on the optimal design and
development of a dynamic, multi-hop telemetry network, a further aspect presented herein
is the extension of an existing state transition matrix queuing model to encompass the
type of network designed. The model offers a prediction of latency performance of the
multi-hop system using half duplex low speed radio links, and corresponds with measured
results.
Description
Thesis (MScEng (Electrical and Electronic Engineering))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
Keywords
Radio telemetry, Wireless communication systems, Dissertations -- Electronic engineering, Theses -- Electronic engineering