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The Mobile Radio Communications Laboratory (MRCL) is affiliated with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and also affiliated with Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS). MRCL was established in 1989 and since 1999 (Law 307A, Hellenic Gazette 31/12/1999) acted as an official research unit providing services both for academia and the industry. The Director of the laboratory is Prof. Konstantina Nikita. Since 2015, MRCL is affiliated with the Biomedical Simulations and Imaging Laboratory (BIOSIM) since 2015, extending its research in health-information and communication systems.

MRCL is accredited, since 2009, by the Hellenic Accreditation System, according to EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard (Cert. No. 520-3, 05/03/2021). The accreditation field is: "High Frequency Electromagnetic Field Characteristics (75 MHz - 18 GHz)".

The laboratory personnel is as follows:

  • 2 Professors (K. Nikita, P. Frangos)
  • 1 Teaching and Research Associate (N. Moraitis)
  • 1 Technical Staff (N. Bouzis)
  • 8 Postdoctoral Researchers
  • 6 PhD Candidates
  • 4 Scientific Associates

 

The main research activities include:

  • Channel measurements and characterization for mobile terrestrial or satellite systems
  • Quality measurements and simulations
  • Design and evaluation of advanced radio transceivers
  • Design and development of microwave antennas and arrays
  • Electromagnetic interference, compatibility and noise issues for communication systems
  • Non-Ionizing electromagnetic radiation effects from telecommunication emissions: design of measurement setups, techniques and software applications
  • Wireless sensors & applications to bio-signal processing
  • Development of E/M Spectrum Monitoring Systems
  • Impact of the atmosphere on the propagation E/M waves for satellite and terrestrial Communications
  • MIMO satellite measurements and channel characterization
  • Millimeter wave propagation and channel measurements for next generation systems
  • Biomedical telemetry
  • Medical applications and E/M safety
  • Digital processing and analysis of biomedical signals and images
  • Neurοscience
  • Bioinformatics

 

MRCL participates in the course program of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, supporting two (2) undergraduate lessons:

  • "Introductory Lab in Electronics and Communications" (3rd semester)
  • "Biomedical Technology Laboratory" (6th semester)

 

Since 1989 more than 25 PhD Theses and more than 200 Diploma Theses has been carried out in MRCL.

MRCL is a fully equipped laboratory with wide range of test and measurement systems. It has worldwide links and collaborations with other top research institutes and industrial research organizations and its activities are supported by industrial grants, national and EU funded research programs. MRCL has significant presence and a proven track record with successful participation and leadership in a number of European projects including SATNEX I, II and III, MAESTRO, SATIN, ESPONDER, STINGRAY, ACE I & II, COST Actions (e.g. 273, 2100, IC0802, IC1004) and RACE Projects.

Additionally MRCL has involved in various research and development projects funded by Public and Private Enterprises such as: Ministry of Infrastructure Transport and Networks, Hellenic Ministry for the Environment Physical Planning & Public Works, Vodafone S.A., Cosmote S.A., CYTA, Wind Hellas S.A., Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Hellenic Society for Disabled Children, Intracom S.A., Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Gener S.A., Public Gas Corporation, Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI), Space Hellas S.A., Acta LtD, Adaptit, Siemens Hellas S.A., Nokia Hellas S.A.

MRCL is also affiliated and has collaborated with the following Universities and Research Institutes: Department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Bristol, University of Surrey, Technical University of Timisoara, University of Oradea, University of Siena, University of Bologna, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, TU-GRAZ, TU Prague, Christian Doppler Laboratory – TU Wien, Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, German Aerospace Center DLR, European Space Agency, Communication Research Centre Canada, CNES, ONERA, TESA-SUPAERO, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, University of Vigo, Politecnico di Milano, etc.

 

In the research field MRCL collaborates with the following laboratories:

  • High Voltages Laboratory (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA)
  • Photonics Communications Laboratory (School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, NTUA)
  • Telecommunication Systems Laboratory (Dept. of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus)
  • Network and Communications Laboratory (Dept. of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, University of the Aegean)

 

MRCL is currently running the following projects:

  • "Hermes Program" (hermes.ntua.gr), funded by Vodafone Hellas S.A. Hermes is an innovative system monitoring on a 24 hour basis the electromagnetic radiation emitted to the environment by various sources (100 KHz - 3 GHz). MRCL is in charge of the program (installation and maintenance of the monitoring stations) in southern Greece. The program has been running since 2002, and up to date 125 measurement stations were implemented in 13 Regions throughout Greece.
  • "Pedion24 Program" (www.pedion24.gr), funded by Cosmote S.A. The scope of Pedion24 project is to inform the public about the levels of electromagnetic radiation in various areas of Greece. Monitoring stations measure on a 24 hour basis the total electromagnetic field emitted from different sources (100 KHz - 3 GHz). MRCL is in charge of the program (installation and maintenance of the monitoring stations) in southern Greece. The program started in 2003 and is still running.
  • "National Monitoring Network of Electromagnetic Fields" (paratiritirioemf.eaae.gr), funded by Information Society S.A. MRCL is responsible to implement 238 measurement stations that will monitor on a 24 hour basis the electromagnetic radiation emitted to the environment by various sources (100 KHz - 6 GHz). The program started in May 2014 and is still running.

 

MRCL has participated in the following, recently completed, research projects:

  • ESF/NSRF - University of Patras, "mBioRF: Multilevel assessment on Biological effects of RadioFrequency electromagnetic waves", 2012-2015.
  • ESF/NSRF - National Technical University of Athens, "MIMOSA: Technologies for MIMO Systems Satellite and Stratospheric Communications - Network of Excellence", 2012-2015.
  • ESF/NSRF National Action Range "Cooperation", Act II, "WiSePON: Convergence of Heterogeneous Broadband Networks next generation FTTx and Radio-over-Fiber (RoF)", 2012-2015.
  • European 7th Framework Program, "E-SPONDER: A holistic approach towards the development of the first responder of the future", 2010-2015.

 

Since 1989, MRCL has also participated in the following European Research Projects:

  • RACE MOBILE 1041 Mobile Communications Channel Modeling
  • RACE MOBILE 1043: Mobile Communication Radio Coverage Models (1800 ΜΗz)
  • RACE MOBILE 2007- PLATON: Developement of Simulated Models and Software for the Design of Wireless Personal Communication Systems.
  • RACE MOBILE - LAMDA: Performance of Telematics for Urban Areas using Spread Spectrum techniques.
  • ESPRIT WINS EXPLORATORY ACTION 5631: Indoor Wireless Communications
  • SOCRATES: Strategies for the Development of Telecommunication Applications and Services in Rural Areas of European Union.
  • INMARSAT: System Analysis and Modeling.
  • Electromagnetic Radiation Measurements
  • ACTS 229 / INSURED: Integrated S-UMTS Real Environment Demonstrator
  • COST 227: Integrated Space / Terrestrial Mobile Networks
  • COST 228: Simulation for Satellite / Terrestrial Networks.
  • COST 231: Evolution of Land Mobile Radio Communications.
  • COST 255: Radiowave Propagation Modelling for new SATCOM Services at Ku-Band and above.
  • COST 273: Radiowave Propagation Channel Characterization and Modelling in Terrestrial communications.
  • IST-STINGRAY: Space Time codING for Reconfigurable wireless Access sYstems.
  • IST-SATIN: Satellite-UMTS IP-based Network.
  • IST-MAESTRO: Mobile Applications & sErvices based on Satellite & Terrestrial inteRwOrking.
  • SATNEX : European Satellite Communications Network of Excellence (SatNEx).
  • SATNEX II European Satellite Communications Network of Excellence (SatNEx).
  • SATNEX III ESA-funded European Satellite Communications Network of Excellence (SatNEx).
  • Network of Excellence, Antenna Centre of Excellence – ACE I&II.
  • WUN – COGCOM Consortium.
  • COST 297: High Altitude Platforms for Communications and Other Services.
  • COST 2100: Pervasive Mobile & Ambient Wireless Communications.
  • COST IC0902: Cognitive Radio and Networking for Cooperative Coexistence of Heterogeneous Wireless Networks.
  • COST IC0802 Propagation tools and data for integrated Telecommunication, Navigation and Earth Observation systems.
  • COST IC0906: WiNeMO - Wireless Networking for Moving Objects.
  • COST IC1004: Cooperative Radio Communications for Green Smart Environments.
  • "Broadband wireless communications", funded by Toshiba Telecommunications Research Laboratory, Bristol, U.K.