Modeling and analysis of power line communications as an ICT infrastructure for rural development : a case study of rural area in Bangladesh | |
| Author | Hasan, Mohammad Kamrul |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.TC-08-01 |
| Subject(s) | Telecommunication systems--Bangladesh Telecommunication lines--Bangladesh Information technology--Bangladesh |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Telecommunications, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. TC-08-01 |
| Abstract | In recent years, many new networking technologies have been introduced and Power Line Communications (PLC) is one such technology. Since power line is not designed for data transmission, power distribution grids are hostile to transfer high frequency communication signals, which lead to the fact that the transmission properties of the power line channels play very important role in the reliability of signal propagations: In this research study, the analysis of physical signal transmission properties on the power line channels based on transmission line theory and examines the carrier signal propagating through the multi-path line channels by empirical data and properties of power line communication networks in Bangladesh are presented and discussed. The topology of the typical MY and LV power supply grids in a selected rural area: Charaikhole village of Bangladesh is introduced firstly, and following part discusses and analyses are also introduced in detail. The correlations among the channel attenuation and frequency, length of path, characteristic impedance and branches are analyzed, respectively and the transfer function or channel frequency response is calculated based on empirical data. According to the nature of existing distribution power supply grids, a model network architecture of power line communication system has developed for the high speed communication, such as data, voice and video transmission for realizing the last mile access network in rural area without setting up new cable systems. Both technical and economical point of view, the PLC solutions for rural can be developed quickly and will be used not only as access network with in a transformer but also for long distance. In the end, a system architecture for multimedia based e-Leaming application between a university and two rural high schools has developed to establish a knowledge center in this village, which is extremely effective in educational system while teachers resource and study materials are not sufficient. This research study strives to widen the understanding by focusing on the properties of power line channels, network configuration and consider power line communication system is the platform for ICT application deployment in under developed area. So, power line communication has a vital role to play in the developing world like Asia, by providing the access of triple services (data, voice and video), with a vast coverage area. |
| Year | 2008 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. TC-08-01 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Telecommunications (TC) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ahmed, Kazi Mohiuddin |
| Examination Committee(s) | Erke, Tapio J.;Poompat Saengudomlert |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | - |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2006 |