3D Wi-Fi Campus Coverage: Flying A Drone
Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
TSM
2nd Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
TSM
3rd Grade Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
3rd Student Major
TSM
Institution
Murray State University
KY House District #
Calloway
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Dr. A. Yarali
Department
TSM
Abstract
Everyone in a college environment is immersed in their electronic devices. Whether it be in the quad, the classroom, the library or their favorite nook by the windows, they all need a reliable Wi-Fi signal to get their work done. In this era most of the tasks that has to be completed require some sort of connection between electronic devices especially if the individuals require information located on the internet. The main method of accessing the internet is using Wifi technology which uses electromagnetic waves to propagate information across a certain area. Considering the properties of these electromagnetic frequencies it can be said that they can be affected by different variables within the environment. One major variable is physical obstructions that blocks, morphs, and reflects these electromagnetic waves. The characteristics of these obstructions also play a key role in how they change how these RF wave are affected. Such characteristics are the geometric shape of the obstruction and its density. Along with physical, tangible obstructions there are also unseen factors that affect electromagnetic waves from being effectively propagated. An example of this is noise. Noise is simply unwanted signals interfering with the desired signals. As we all know senseless noise is unwanted in any environment and its elimination poses a great obstacle to wireless network administrators. The purpose of our project is to model how electromagnetic waves propagate in the outside environment of Murray State University’s campus and then use that information to provide technical advice on how to address the issue of noise. The first step is to create a 3D model of campus using photogrammetry. Next, is to capture various information about the electromagnetic signals including its strength and where it is generated. The last step is to overlay the captured information onto the 3D model to get an accurate representation on how these signals are propagating and obstructed based on the environmental features of the campus. At the end of the project we will be able to view the model via a user friendly interface and gather information that in turn will aid in the University's technical staff’s ability to locate areas in which signals are interfering with each other. In other words the data collection will be a good resource to IT people on campus for analysis of propagated signals for any adjustment on their premises to optimize their signal quality, and coverage.
3D Wi-Fi Campus Coverage: Flying A Drone
Everyone in a college environment is immersed in their electronic devices. Whether it be in the quad, the classroom, the library or their favorite nook by the windows, they all need a reliable Wi-Fi signal to get their work done. In this era most of the tasks that has to be completed require some sort of connection between electronic devices especially if the individuals require information located on the internet. The main method of accessing the internet is using Wifi technology which uses electromagnetic waves to propagate information across a certain area. Considering the properties of these electromagnetic frequencies it can be said that they can be affected by different variables within the environment. One major variable is physical obstructions that blocks, morphs, and reflects these electromagnetic waves. The characteristics of these obstructions also play a key role in how they change how these RF wave are affected. Such characteristics are the geometric shape of the obstruction and its density. Along with physical, tangible obstructions there are also unseen factors that affect electromagnetic waves from being effectively propagated. An example of this is noise. Noise is simply unwanted signals interfering with the desired signals. As we all know senseless noise is unwanted in any environment and its elimination poses a great obstacle to wireless network administrators. The purpose of our project is to model how electromagnetic waves propagate in the outside environment of Murray State University’s campus and then use that information to provide technical advice on how to address the issue of noise. The first step is to create a 3D model of campus using photogrammetry. Next, is to capture various information about the electromagnetic signals including its strength and where it is generated. The last step is to overlay the captured information onto the 3D model to get an accurate representation on how these signals are propagating and obstructed based on the environmental features of the campus. At the end of the project we will be able to view the model via a user friendly interface and gather information that in turn will aid in the University's technical staff’s ability to locate areas in which signals are interfering with each other. In other words the data collection will be a good resource to IT people on campus for analysis of propagated signals for any adjustment on their premises to optimize their signal quality, and coverage.