In this thesis, we explore computer simulation of communication systems, specifically the selection of effective simulation methods for wireless channels. Computer simulation of receiver behavior in various channels is important for understanding the performance of a given system, and if it will meet the necessary reliability requirements. However, some channel simulations are more difficult to implement in software than others. This thesis addresses the methods which can be used to implement these simulations based on the channel being implemented. We begin by establishing a useful definition for simulation difficulty and consistent language with which we can discuss simulation methods and difficulty across different channels. We then analyze a set of channels and identify correlations between the general characteristics of channels and their corresponding simulation methods. Based on this analysis, we obtain a set of complexity characteristics and create a framework which can be used to guide the selection of simulation methods, identify simulation challenges early on, and identify what would need to be altered to mitigate these challenges.

Creator

• Morgan, Faith

Contributors

• Zekavat, Seyed A.
• Wyglinski, Alexander
• Ludwig, Reinhold

Degree

• MS

Unit

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• etd-88151

Keyword

• Wireless Communications
• Communication System Simulation

Advisor

• Wyglinski, Alexander

Committee

• Zekavat, Seyed
• Ludwig, Reinhold

Defense date

• 2022-12-21

Year

• 2023

Date created

• 2023-01-23

Resource type

• Thesis

Source

• etd-88151

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-12-05