Data retrieval in MIMO systems and the effects of correlation on the channel capacity

Multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna design as used in communication is today, easily the most important field in the wireless field; as capacities of data are increased based on the inherent capability of the technology, without an increase in spectrum bandwidth.This thesis analyses the ways through which data sent over some channel from a number of transmitters are recovered at the intended receivers; Maximum likelihood (ML) and Zero-forcing (ZF), are used for the data decoding; how effective these retrieval processes are and the imminent effects of correlation on the bit error rates as variants of signal to noise ratio, on the retrieved data capacities of the MIMO channels created, are all examined.This is simply very important as wireless systems continue to impact on lives globally.To drive the point home, the MIMO technology as it relates to this thesis is explicitly dissected to attempt a sound understanding of its modus operandi.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

MSc

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

Masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Hull

Year dc:date.issued

2010

Author dc:creator

• Chinda, Ibrahim Denis

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Paulson, Kevin S.
• Riley, N. G.

• Engineering

Language dc:language

en

Identifier

oai:hull-repository.worktribe.com:4209566

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:hull-repository.worktribe.com:4209566