Prediction of wireless communication systems performance in shipboard compartments in the 2.4 GHz ISM band
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Martinos, John.
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Lebaric, Jovan
Jenn, David
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2001-03
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March 2001
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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A physical understanding and consequent mathematical modeling of RF energy in naval indoor environments is of vital importance to the usability and effectiveness of communication systems used by Navy. Over the last few years, there is a growing interest in placing Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) in ships and submarines. Especially large ships yet to be constructed, are designed with increased electronic systems but limited personnel. Reliable electronic systems will be crucial for efficient ship operation and survivability. This thesis investigates the feasibility of deploying a physical model called Numerical Electromagnetic Code-Basic Scattering Code (NEC-BSC) to simulate confined naval compartments in the 2.4 GHz Industrial Scientific Medical (ISM) band. More specifically, using NEC-BSC the coverage area, the number and positions of transmitters and observation points and the statistics of Radio Frequency (RF) signal distribution were described. The area specifically targeted for this research was a typical two-story missile room. Additionally, some important conclusions regarding the validity of NEC-BSC for indoor applications are presented and some recommendations for future research are provided.
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xii, 229 p.
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