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v44 v45 1 = Fourth WARP Workshop at Rice University = 2 == November 1-2, 2007 == 1 {{{ 2 #!html 3 <center> 4 <h1>Fourth WARP Workshop at Rice University</h1> 5 <h1>November 1-2, 2007</h1> 6 </center> 7 }}} 8 9 == == 3 10 [[Image(Workshops/Rice_2007October/files:duncanhallinterior.jpg, align=right)]] 4 5 6 7 Thank you for your interest in the WARP Workshops at Rice University. This page will provide [[BR]] 11 12 Thank you for your interest in the WARP Workshops at Rice University. This page will provide 8 13 you with information about the location of the workshop, maps to the campus, lodging information and workshop content. 9 14 10 15 11 __'''Workshop Description'''__ 16 == Workshop Description == 12 17 13 The Rice University WARP Workshop introduces attendees to the Rice WARP [[BR]] development platform, including the hardware and software tools used to develop and[[BR]] implement designs in WARP. Attendees will learn the complete WARP design flow, from [[BR]]specification of initial design parameters through implementation of designs on WARP [[BR]]hardware.18 The Rice University WARP Workshop introduces attendees to the Rice WARP development platform, including the hardware and software tools used to develop and implement designs in WARP. Attendees will learn the complete WARP design flow, from specification of initial design parameters through implementation of designs on WARP hardware. 14 19 15 __'''Registration Details'''__ 20 == Registration Details == 16 21 17 Please note that higher preference will be given to those who have already placed WARP orders. [[BR]] 18 Also, only two attendees per university/organization will be allowed due to space constraints. [[BR]] 19 To register, [http://cmclab.rice.edu/workshopReg/register.cfm?id=1 click here]. 22 Please fill out the [http://cmclab.rice.edu/workshopReg/register.cfm?id=1 registration form]. 20 23 24 * There is no registration fee for this workshop. 25 * Register only if you're sure you can attend the workshop. 26 * Please note that higher preference will be given to those who have already placed WARP orders. 27 * Also, only two attendees per university/organization will be allowed due to space constraints. 28 * '''Do not arrange travel until your registration is confirmed.''' We will confirm your registration via email by October 12. 21 29 22 '''Course Outline''' 30 === Course Outline === 23 31 24 32 '''DAY 1''' - 9am-5pm 25 33 26 * Overview : WARP Hardware and Design Environment [[BR]] Attendees will learn about the hardware-level capabilities of WARP and the system-level[[BR]] design flow. A brief presentation will be followed by a lab exercise where attendees will[[BR]]use the design tools to implement a simple hardware co-processor on the FPGA.34 * Overview : WARP Hardware and Design Environment Attendees will learn about the hardware-level capabilities of WARP and the system-level design flow. A brief presentation will be followed by a lab exercise where attendees will use the design tools to implement a simple hardware co-processor on the FPGA. 27 35 28 * WARPLab [[BR]] A new design tool to interface matlab with WARP to enable off-line processing of received signals [[BR]]transmitted over real wireless channels.36 * WARPLab A new design tool to interface matlab with WARP to enable off-line processing of received signals transmitted over real wireless channels. 29 37 30 * Implementation of Physical Layer Protocols [[BR]] Classical physical layer algorithms such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing[[BR]](OFDM) will be presented in the context of physical layer design for WARP. Following the [[BR]]presentation, attendees will use the design tools learned in the previous exercise to [[BR]] generate base-band waveforms on the FPGA and upconvert them to RF using the WARP [[BR]]radio boards.38 * Implementation of Physical Layer Protocols Classical physical layer algorithms such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) will be presented in the context of physical layer design for WARP. Following the presentation, attendees will use the design tools learned in the previous exercise to generate base-band waveforms on the FPGA and upconvert them to RF using the WARP radio boards. 31 39 32 40 33 41 '''DAY 2''' - 9am-5pm 34 42 35 36 * Implementation of Network Protocols[[BR]] Networking protocols will be discussed in the context of design realization and at-scale [[BR]] experimentation on WARP. Specifically, the medium access control (MAC) layer will be [[BR]] the focus. Using WARP's medium access framework, attendees will implement a [[BR]] simplified ALOHA protocol and demonstrate its capabilities with real-world traffic from [[BR]] a PC. 37 43 * Implementation of Network Protocols Networking protocols will be discussed in the context of design realization and at-scale experimentation on WARP. Specifically, the medium access control (MAC) layer will be the focus. Using WARP's medium access framework, attendees will implement a simplified ALOHA protocol and demonstrate its capabilities with real-world traffic from a PC. 38 44 39 45 '''Helpful Material''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_access_control: Medium Access Overview] and knowledge of C programming. 40 46 41 Attendees will utilize MATLAB, Simulink, and Xilinx Platform Studio throughout this two- [[BR]]42 day workshop. Familiarity with Xilinx development tools, specifically Xilinx Platform [[BR]]43 Studio, is helpful but not required. Familiarity with MATLAB is required. Development [[BR]]47 Attendees will utilize MATLAB, Simulink, and Xilinx Platform Studio throughout this two- 48 day workshop. Familiarity with Xilinx development tools, specifically Xilinx Platform 49 Studio, is helpful but not required. Familiarity with MATLAB is required. Development 44 50 stations, including all required computer hardware and software, will be provided. 45 51 46 52 Additional tutorials and references can be found at: 47 53 48 * http://www.xilinx.com/univ, See Teaching Materials; requires free registration [[BR]]49 * http://cmclab.rice.edu/workshops/ [[BR]]54 * http://www.xilinx.com/univ, See Teaching Materials; requires free registration 55 * http://cmclab.rice.edu/workshops/ 50 56 * http://cmclab.rice.edu/433/slides/ 51 57 52 __'''Workshop Fee'''__ 58 == Workshop Location == 53 59 54 There is no registration fee for the workshop. Lunch on both days will be provided at no expense. [[BR]] 55 56 __'''Workshop Location'''__ 57 58 The workshops will be held in the Rice University DSP Laboratory. The DSP Lab is [[BR]] 60 The workshops will be held in the Rice University DSP Laboratory. The DSP Lab is 59 61 located in the Abercrombie Building, Room A123. 60 62 61 __'''Airports'''__ 63 == Airports == 62 64 63 There are two major airports in the greater Houston area, George Bush International [[BR]]64 (airport code IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (airport code HOU). IAH is approximately [[BR]]65 There are two major airports in the greater Houston area, George Bush International 66 (airport code IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (airport code HOU). IAH is approximately 65 67 25.1 miles north of campus, and HOU is approximately 11.6 miles south of campus. 66 68 67 __'''Hotel Information'''__ 69 == Hotel Information == 68 70 69 We recommend that you make reservations at one of the following three hotels. [[BR]]71 We recommend that you make reservations at one of the following three hotels. 70 72 Each hotel is close to Rice and offers special roomrates for those visiting Rice. 71 73 72 Hilton Medical Center [[BR]]73 6633 Travis Street [[BR]]74 Houston,TX 77030 [[BR]]75 (713) 313-4000 [[BR]]74 Hilton Medical Center 75 6633 Travis Street 76 Houston,TX 77030 77 (713) 313-4000 76 78 77 Houston Marriott Medical Center [[BR]]78 6580 Fannin Street [[BR]]79 Houston, TX 77030 [[BR]]80 (713) 796-0080 [[BR]]79 Houston Marriott Medical Center 80 6580 Fannin Street 81 Houston, TX 77030 82 (713) 796-0080 81 83 82 Holiday Inn Houston Astrodome at Reliant Park [[BR]]83 8111 Kirby Dr [[BR]]84 Houston, TX 77054 [[BR]]85 (713) 790-1900 [[BR]]84 Holiday Inn Houston Astrodome at Reliant Park 85 8111 Kirby Dr 86 Houston, TX 77054 87 (713) 790-1900 86 88 87 89 88 __'''Campus Maps & Parking Info'''__ 90 == Campus Maps & Parking Info == 89 91 90 If you will be coming to campus on your own by car, maps to and of the Rice campus [[BR]]92 If you will be coming to campus on your own by car, maps to and of the Rice campus 91 93 and parking information can be found on the main Rice web site. 92 94 93 The closest visitor parking to Abercrombie is the Founder's Court Lot, which is accessed [[BR]]95 The closest visitor parking to Abercrombie is the Founder's Court Lot, which is accessed 94 96 via entrance !#1 or entrance !#2 off of Main Street. 95 97 96 98 {{{ 97 99 #!html 98 <!--Visitors will need a credit card to access the parking lots, but parking vouchers will be [[BR]]100 <!--Visitors will need a credit card to access the parking lots, but parking vouchers will be 99 101 provided to participants on each day of the workshop.--> 100 102 }}} 101 103 102 Abercrombie is also close to Houston's new light rail system. The most convenient stop is the [[BR]]104 Abercrombie is also close to Houston's new light rail system. The most convenient stop is the 103 105 Hermann Park/Rice U station. 104 106 105 107 106 __'''Contact & Other Information'''__ 108 == Contact & Other Information == 107 109 108 110 For questions related to the information given here, please send an email to warpworkshop_rice[at]rice.edu.
