Networked Embedded Systems [NES]
L.079.05702, Winter 2019/2020
Content
The objective of this course is gain insights into the operation and programming of embedded systems. A strong focus is on wireless sensor networks. We study the fundamentals of such sensor networks. In the scope of the exercises, we discuss selected topics in more detail.
- Design and architecture of embedded systems
Architecture of embedded systems, programming paradigms - Sensor networks
Principles and applications - Wireless communications
Concepts of modulation and encoding on the physical layer - Wireless access
Typical medium access protocols for low-power sensor nodes - Routing
Ad hoc routing and data centric communication - Clustering
Clustering algorithms, guaranteed connectivity - Localization
Ranging techniques, localization algorithms
Learning Outcome
The learning objective is to unserstand the fundamental concepts of networded embedded systems. Students understand these concepts and are able to apply this knowledge.
General Information / Methods
This master course will be held in English and all the course material is available in English.
- 6 ECTS (Lecture: 3 SWS, Exercises: 2 SWS)
Instructors
- Lecture: Falko Dressler
- Exercises: Gurjashan Singh Pannu, Muhammad Sohaib Amjad
Schedule
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Lecture
Thursday, 8-11h (c.t.), F0.530
no lecture on Nov 21, Dec 5 and 12, Jan 9 and 23
additional lectures may be annoucned -
Exercises
Friday, 9-11h (c.t.), F1.520 (PC pool 1st floor)
Friday, 11-13h (c.t.), F1.520 (PC pool 1st floor)
Friday, 14-16h (c.t.), F1.520 (PC pool 1st floor)
first exercise on Oct 25, 2019
Exams
Oral examination (by appointment)
We also provide an exam according to the old curriciulm (4 ECTS class). All topis up to (and including) programming of sensor nodes will be relevant.
Evaluation
Many thanks for the critical and helpful evaluation!
Literature
- Falko Dressler, Self-Organization in Sensor and Actor Networks, Chichester, United Kingdom, John Wiley & Sons (Wiley), 2007. [DOI, BibTeX, Details...]
- Holger Karl and Andreas Willig, Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks, Chichester, United Kingdom, John Wiley & Sons (Wiley), 2005. [DOI, BibTeX, Details...]
- Jochen Schiller, Mobile Communications, ed. 2, Addison-Wesley Longman Publishing Co., Inc., 2003. [BibTeX, Details...]