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+# Python-OFDM
+
+## Introduction
+
+This is a small program/simulation/whatever meant to emulate an OFDM modem.
+This is the pilot work for creating an underwater communications system for ARVP.
+Eventually I want to put this on an FPGA. (will it fit on an iCE40 I wonder?)
+
+## OFDM Background ##
+
+### TODO
+
+I should write stuff down here to help solidify my mental model of OFDM, but for now, you get nothing.