ABSTRACT
GNU Radio is a software development toolkit that has traditionally been used by a
community of specialized coders and advanced engineers for rapid prototyping and
analysis of the physical layer. However, recently its potential as an educational tool is
being debated and calls have been made to expand its applicability into this area.
In this dissertation, the researcher responds by documenting how GNU Radio
platform can be used to design a number of new practical demonstrations which can
be used whilst teaching analog and digital communication courses. This is motivated
by the fact that most universities and academic institutes found in Tanzania cannot
afford the conventional approaches and require innovative ways to supplement
theoretical teaching but have not been introduced to this platform.
The starting point was a broad review of GNU Radio and some areas in
communications theory. The design was experimental because demonstrations were
implemented in a semi-simulation environment. Design process followed a sequential
model consisting of a series of stages with the results of each stage feeding into the
subsequent stage.
Implications were drawn from the results obtained. This was accomplished by
comparing it with the aim of the demonstration as derived from well-known theory.
The demonstrations were considered valid because they conformed to the aim of the
demonstration, and it was concluded that GNU Radio platform can indeed serve as an
educational tool.
Hussein, A (2021). Using Gnu Radio For Practical Demonstrations In Communications Theory. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/using-gnu-radio-for-practical-demonstrations-in-communications-theory
Hussein, Ammaar "Using Gnu Radio For Practical Demonstrations In Communications Theory" Afribary. Afribary, 27 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/using-gnu-radio-for-practical-demonstrations-in-communications-theory. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
Hussein, Ammaar . "Using Gnu Radio For Practical Demonstrations In Communications Theory". Afribary, Afribary, 27 Apr. 2021. Web. 27 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/using-gnu-radio-for-practical-demonstrations-in-communications-theory >.
Hussein, Ammaar . "Using Gnu Radio For Practical Demonstrations In Communications Theory" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 27, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/using-gnu-radio-for-practical-demonstrations-in-communications-theory