The objective for this course is to give the students the possibility to further investigate one of the topics presented in the Global communication network infrastructure and design (34368) course to an in-depth level. En studerende, der fuldt ud har opfyldt kursets mål, vil kunne:

• Identify the challenges that global communication networks face
• Analyze ongoing research in communication networks
• Describe the relation between legacy technologies and upcoming technologies
• Evaluate pros and cons of different networking approaches
• Categorize technologies in terms of robustness and energy efficiency
• Identify key performance metrics for various applications
• Formulate a project scope
• Document project outcomes in a technical report and a presentation

The focus of the course will be on gaining in-depth knowledge of a chosen topic within core and transport infrastructure. Topics can be chosen amongst network topologies, reference models, complex communication systems, transmission and multiplexing protocols and their internal relation, logical vs. physical networks, network resilience, network control and management, node architecture, energy efficiency, quality of service (QoS) and Quality of Experience, and transition from legacy to next generation networks. At an appropriate level the project should include latest research within the field. Evaluation will be based on a written report and a presentation. 04. maj, 2023