Design of concurrent cooperative transmission systems on software-defined radios

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS My half a decade in Georgia Tech was the most precious and valuable time in my life. This dissertation is the result of not only countless nights to roll carts out, but also unconditional support from my beloved wife and daughter. I wouldn't have been able to stand here without their love and sacrifice. Numerous people have helped and supported me to complete this dissertation. Words cannot adequately represent all my appreciation for them. First and foremost, I would like to express the deepest appreciation to my advisor Dr. supervision and constant help to this dissertation could not have been possible. She has been an advisor, mentor, and also friend, whom I can open my heart to. It has been a real honor and privilege to work with her and to be her student. Thank you. for their efforts and time spent on my dissertation. Their enlightening suggestions have greatly improved my research and the quality of this dissertation. I appreciate the faith and funding of the US Department of Defense (DoD) in giving me the opportunity to pursue my doctoral research in an uninterrupted manner. I specially express my thanks to Robert Scott Frazier in DoD, who has continuously supported my ideas during the projects, and provided insightful suggestions. and Jason Hongzhi, for spending time and making good memories. I specially would like to express my great appreciation to my friends, Jin Woo Jung, Haejoon Jung and Seok-chul Kwon, who have been spending their valuable time with me during my Tech life. I cannot leave out the words to thank to ever friendly staffs in ECE, Last but not the least, to my parents go many special thanks for their perpetual love and affection. They have believed and supported me all the time and everywhere. Finally, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all my teachers at Georgia Tech.