Implementation of remote wireless communication laboratory for enhancing engineering education in developing countries

At present a large number of skilled engineers are required in the wireless communication sector with a deeper understanding of all sorts of wireless technology both practical and theoretical. However, in most of the developing countries such as Bangladesh it is not possible to provide the latest and relevant practical experiences to each of the students due to limited resources. So an appropriate method for improving and enriching engineering education in developing countries is essential. This paper focuses on the design and implementation of web accessible remote laboratory for wireless communication to utilize limited resources for enhancing engineering student's practical knowledge as well as self learning ability. This lab allows the student to perform experiment from their home or any preferred location using the internet connection. Several analog and digital modulation based experiments have been designed for this remote wireless communication lab. Various kinds of performance analysis parameter for wireless communication system at the receiver are also analyzed. This remote laboratory system has been designed using LabVIEW application software, MATLAB, USRP, Ethernet switch and HD web camera.