Wireless Networking for Science in Africa Workshop - Schedule

March 11-22, 2013

The first day we will learn about Wireless Networks and the basic of electromagnetic waves used in radio communications. In the afternoon we will familiarize with basic concepts of modern telecommunications.

Morning

8:30-10:00 Registration
(in the SDU meeting room in GGH)

10:00-10:30 Opening
Marco Zennaro

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00–11:30 Why Wireless?
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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11:30-12:30 Radio Physics I
Carlo Fonda

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Afternoon

14:00-15:30 Radio Physics II
Carlo Fonda

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 Fundamentals of Telecommunication Systems
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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In the morning we will be first introduced to IEEE 802.11 WLAN standard protocols and then learn how to configure WiFi base stations and clients. In the afternoon laboratory session we will work with WiFi devices (simple network configuration).

Morning

9:00-10:30 Introduction to WiFi
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00–12:30 Access Point configuration
Carlo Fonda

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Afternoon Laboratory

14:00-15:30 LAB: Access Point configuration

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 LAB: Access Point configuration

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In the morning we will understand the behavior of antennas and cables for radio communications, and also learn about comparative use of radio spectrum. In the afternoon laboratory session we will build simple but effective WiFi antennas and measure antenna performance.

Morning

9:00-10:30 Antenna Theory
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 Antennas and Transmission Lines
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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Comparative use of unlicensed spectrum
Carlo Fonda

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Afternoon Laboratory

14:00-15:30 LAB: Antennas building and Measurements

15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 LAB: Antennas building and Measurements

In the morning we will learn how to power a radio system using photovoltaic solar panels and wind generators and how to design and install outdoor radio links. In the afternoon laboratory session we learn how to use the RadioMobile tool for link planning.

Morning

9:00-10:30 Off-Grid Powering
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 dB Math
Carlo Fonda

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Radio Link Budget
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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Afternoon Laboratory

14:00-15:30 LAB: RadioMobile

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 LAB: RadioMobile

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In the morning we will be introduced to the issues of planning long-distance radio links and learn how to effectively design and deploy a wireless network. In the afternoon laboratory session we will work with WiFi devices (complete network configuration).

Morning

9:00-10:30 Long distance WiFi
Carlo Fonda

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 Outdoor Installations
Ermanno Pietrosemoli

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Afternoon Laboratory

14:00-15:30 LAB: Access Point configuration II

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 LAB: Access Point configuration II

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The first morning of the second week of workshop we will be introduced to the world of Wireless Sensors Networks and to the Open Software and Open Hardware concepts; we will also learn about the Arduino low-cost open platform. In the afternoon we will start programming Arduino boards.

Morning

9:00-10:30 Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks
Marco Zennaro

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00–12:30 Intro to Open Software and Hardware
Sebastian Buettrich

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Intro to Arduino
Sebastian Buettrich

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In the morning we will understand the different communications protocols used for WSN and different ways we can sense the physical world. In the afternoon laboratory session we will interconnect Arduino boards and measure physical phenomena.

Morning

9:00-10:30 Options for WSN Communications
Marco Zennaro

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 Options for WSN Sensing
Sebastian Buettrich

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Afternoon Laboratory

14:00-15:30 LAB: Arduino Communications and Sensing

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 LAB: Arduino Communications and Sensing

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In the morning we will be learn about middleware for WSN and discuss about deploying a complete WSN solution. In the afternoon laboratory session we have some case studies presentations on WSN for Scientific Application.

Morning

9:00-10:30 Introduction to Middleware for WSN
Antoine Bagula

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 Designing a WSN Solution
Sebastian Buettrich

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Afternoon Case Studies Presentations

14:00-15:30 Dr.William Luther, USA
Wireless Impact on Developing Countries

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Alice Bett, Kenya, "Monitoring Lake Nakuru using WSN: a proposal"

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 Joseph Intsiful, AAP, "Wireless Applications for Research in Africa"

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Today we will have several presentations on two interesting topics: Boradband Wireless for Science in Africa and Wireless Applications for Science and Research.

Morning

Broadband Wireless Technologies for Science in Africa

9:00-10:30 Prof.Radicella, ICTP
Internet in Africa and the role of ICTP

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Mike Nxele, ITU, Switzerland
Broadband:Challenges,Vision, and the Role of ITU

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Dr.Emmanuel Ekuwem, Teledom International, Nigeria
ICTP-triggered migration from academia to business: a Nigerian experience.

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 Malcolm Brew, Centre for White Space Communications, Strathclyde University, UK
Practical Aspects of Deploying Self Powered White Space Rural Broadband Networks

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Dr.Giovanni Repici, Italy
Broadband Internet: Expansion Strategies

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Afternoon

Wireless Applications for Science and Research

14:00-15:30 Dr.Mauro Bastianini, CNR, Italy
Bridging over the sea: the case of the "Acqua Alta" oceanographic tower

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Dr.Simone Sala, MIT, USA
ICT for food and environmental security in emerging regions: where are we?

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15:30-16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 Christian Chwala,KIT, Germany
Commercial microwave communication networks as remote sensing tool for precipitation and humidity: Introduction and Applications

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Dr. Damien Delvaux de Fenffe, AfricaArray, South Africa
The AfricaArray network  of seismic, GPS and Weather sensors in Subsaharan Africa : a major networking challenge

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In the last morning we will be introduced to the new topic of White Spaces technologies. In the afternoon we will be given participation certificates.

Morning

Wireless Applications for Science and Research

9:00-10:30 Andrea Borsetti, Appsento, Switzerland
Advanced WSN solution:consideration about how an open middleware platform is matching the market needs and enabling the WSN/IOT world

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Prof.Bjorn Pehrson, KTH, Sweden
First Mile Initiatives on ICT for Rural Development

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Jane Butler, University College London, UK
The third edition of Wireless Networking in the Developing World

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10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

11:00-12:30 Dr.William Luther, USA
The Evolution of Wireless Technologies

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The e-Communications Research Group, Malawi
The Long Range Wireless Link in Malawi: Challenges at Zomba Peak.

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White spaces scanning : a step towardsrural connection in Malawi.

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Afternoon

Closing Ceremony and Diploma Certificates


Everyday:

Coffee breaks: 10:30–11:00, 15:30–16:00

Lunch break: 12:30–14:00


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