​Radio Spectrum Characterization

The Team

Ashton Sopher University of Rochester Computer Science / Mathematics Class of 2021	Ryan Davis Rutgers University Computer Engineering / Computer Science Class of 2021	Andrew Xu Montville High School Mathematics / Computer Science Class of 2021

The Project

Objectives/Applications:

Gather data about the radio spectrum usage in a building.

• transmitter types
• frequencies
• protocols
• packet destinations
• likely locations of transmitters

Optimize and identify network usage.

• collect/analyze spectrum usage
• predict when frequencies will be open
• identify unknown devices on the spectrum

Experiment:

12 Variations:

• 3 Bit Rates (10, 30, 50 mbps)
• 4 Binary Files (all 0s, all 1s, alternating 01s, random)

Written with Python using Orbit grid:

• Node21-x =⇒ Data Gatherers
• USRPs =⇒ Listeners
• Atheros_AR5212_AR5213 =⇒ Wifi Cards

Setup:

Check out our ​GitHub for more details on the project.

Progress Updates

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​Week 9 (cumulative)

​Week 10