Christoph Cammin, Dmytro Krush, Ralf Heynicke, and Gerd Scholl
Helmut Schmidt University, University of the Federal Armed Forces
Hamburg, Holstenhofweg 85, 22043 Hamburg, Germany
Received: 28 Sep 2017 – Accepted: 11 Feb 2018 – Published: 23 Mar 2018
Abstract. A test method for narrowband wireless sensor/actuator networks is presented, facilitating affordable and efficient performance and compliance tests prior to the deployment of the wireless communication systems. Commonly used channel models are examined to derive a worst-case test scenario. Employing frequency/time division multiple access (F/TDMA) techniques and protocol synchronization, a new and efficient test method is suggested, where the equipment under test (EUT) is evaluated under the worst-case scenario. A cost-efficient channel emulator is introduced to emulate fading in multipath environments. Also, industrial interferes can be included in the setup. Furthermore, a procedure to test wireless devices with integrated, non-detachable antennas is presented.
Citation:
Cammin, C., Krush, D., Heynicke, R., and Scholl, G.: Test method for narrowband F/TDMA-based wireless sensor/actuator networks including radio channel emulation in severe multipath environments, J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 7, 183-192, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-7-183-2018, 2018.