35167 - COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: THEORY AND MEASUREMENT M

Anno Accademico 2021/2022

  • Docente: Martin Klapez
  • Crediti formativi: 6
  • SSD: ING-INF/03
  • Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
  • Moduli: Martin Klapez (Modulo 1) Carlo Augusto Grazia (Modulo 2)
  • Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza (Modulo 1) Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Laurea Magistrale in Electric vehicle engineering (cod. 5699)

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

At the end of the course the students acquire the knowledge and the ability to cope with modulation/demodulation techniques, signal processing and receiver architectures, measurement of spectra, signals and filter design.

Contenuti

This is not a course on signal processing, the “Learning outcomes” above are outdated but can’t be changed. This is a course on connected vehicles with a strong emphasis on security.

The course is organized in three modules.

Module 1: Introduction, Networking, Wireless Communications, and V2X 
In the first half of this module, we will introduce vehicular communications and real-world networking.
In the second half, attention will be shifted to cellular and WiFi-based wireless communications, and then to V2X with C-V2X and DSRC/ITS-G5, respectively, as well as the latest evolutions of the standards, i.e., 5G New Radio C-V2X and IEEE 802.11bd.

Module 2: Introduction to Modern Cryptography, Security, and Privacy
After an overview of classical ciphers and their cryptanalysis, we will see in detail the scientific principles that support modern cryptography, as well as different classes of attack. Once the fundamentals have been established, we will look into different security definitions and explore security, integrity, and authentication in both private-key and public-key settings, from the underlying principles to modern ciphers.


Module 3: Intra-vehicle Communications
Means and technologies for intra-vehicle transmissions in connected vehicles will be covered here. This Module details the architectures, signal buses, and electronic control units employed for intra-vehicle networking and analyzes network topologies and data formats. Several technologies are compared and put in context with present and future applications.


Notes
On your right or on the head of the page you may see a teaching sheet that lists two modules only. The first includes Modules 1 & 2 above. Moreover, the learning outcomes on top are outdated. This class aims at providing students with a "vertically-integrated" view of the vehicular communications field. The course is structured to first equip students with a solid understanding of the real-world networking and scientific principles underlying connected vehicles' operativity, following which they are exposed to inter-vehicle and intra-vehicle communications technologies, their applications, and the techniques to secure them and ensure users' privacy.

Testi/Bibliografia

Students are not bound to purchase any textbook, although non-attending students may find the following sources useful.

Books

  • Sommer, C., & Dressler, F. (2014). Vehicular Networking. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107110649
  • Katz, J., & Lindell, Y. (2020). Introduction to Modern Cryptography: Third Edition (3rd ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781351133036
  • X. Cheng et al. (2019). 5G-Enabled Vehicular Communications and Networking. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02176-4_2
  • Dimitrakopoulos G. (2017). Current Technologies in Vehicular Communication. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47244-7

Articles

  • G. Naik, B. Choudhury and J. Park, "IEEE 802.11bd & 5G NR V2X: Evolution of Radio Access Technologies for V2X Communications," in IEEE Access, vol. 7, pp. 70169-70184, 2019, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2919489.
  • R. Lu, L. Zhang, J. Ni and Y. Fang, "5G Vehicle-to-Everything Services: Gearing Up for Security and Privacy," in Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 108, no. 2, pp. 373-389, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.1109/JPROC.2019.2948302.

Metodi didattici

Lectures, case studies, discussions, and intermediate tests.

There are no particular prerequisites, all the concepts necessary for understanding the content will be presented during class. However, prior, basic knowledge of the following will facilitate the work, especially for non-attending students:

  • Computer networking principles
  • Algorithm theory
  • Probability theory
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Modular Arithmetic

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

There will be a test at the end of every Module, each concurring to the final vote by 1/4 of the total. The remaining 1/4 will be accounted by short midterm tests performed during class.

It is possible to undertake a unique test at the end of the Course, although it is recommended to do the intermediate ones gradually. Whether these tests are written or oral will depend on the evolution of the COVID-19 situation.

There may be ungraded quizzes during every Module, to reinforce learning and provide quick feedback. 

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Notice and instructions will be given for every additional teaching tool if and when is introduced.

Orario di ricevimento

Consulta il sito web di Martin Klapez

Consulta il sito web di Carlo Augusto Grazia