EE/CSE - Comparative Analysis of Indoor CBRS vs. Wi-Fi
With the explosion of wireless devices, the radio spectrum has become a highly constrained resource. We bridge the gap between wireless engineering and public policy through real-world spectrum measurements. By analyzing actual usage patterns and performance limits, our lab provides the critical data that policymakers and industry leaders need to build a faster, more accessible wireless future.
We are seeking motivated students interested in real-world spectrum measurement and wireless networking. Our testbed comprises of Wi-Fi and CBRS system installed in the Fitzpatrick-Cushing building. This project compares the performance of both systems to serve indoor users, using smartphones and Meta VR headsets. Students will learn experimental protocol design and measurements tools such as QualiPoc and Wireshark, as well as data processing and analysis using Python-based framework such as Jupyter, Pandas, and NumPy.
This project gives students hands-on experience with wireless research and analysis using real-world Wi-Fi datasets. Students will gain experience with experimental and end-to-end data cycle: retrieving real-world data, processing it for analysis (cleaning, transforming, and engineering features), as well as data analysis and modeling. This project will also be published, giving students exposure to technical writing and academic publishing process.