NEDG: MIMO Links in Wireless Edge Networks: Cross-Layer Protocol Design

NEDG：无线边缘网络中的 MIMO 链路：跨层协议设计

• 批准号: 0831670
• 负责人: Nitin Vaidya
• 金额: $ 41万
• 依托单位: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2008
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2008-09-01 至 2013-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0831670&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: NEDG; MIMO; Links; Wireless; Edge

NEDG: MIMO Links in Wireless Edge Networks: Cross-Layer Protocol DesignAbstract:Wireless networking has gained significant acceptance in recent years. In particular, wireless local area networks (LANs) and mesh networks are increasingly being deployed in the unlicensed bands of the spectrum. While the density of wireless devices is likely to increase, the spectrum available for the devices remains limited. Therefore, techniques to improve performance of wireless networks are of great interest.Intellectual Merit: This project will explore the use of multi-antenna technology in wireless networks. A particular focus will be on the design and evaluation of cross-layer protocols for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) channel access. This project will address the fundamental challenges of managing interference and intelligent use of MIMO technology in wireless edge networks. The topics to be covered include design of cross-layer protocols for MIMO-based wireless networks, development of accurate simulation models for MIMO channels, and experimental evaluation of a selected subset of protocols. Through these research activities, the project will contribute to enhancing the performance of wireless networks.Broader Impacts: This project has the potential for broad and long-range impact to both the basic theory and practical methods and protocols for wireless networks that exploit MIMO technology. The blend of theoretical and experimental investigations in this project provides a unique and invaluable opportunity for training of future networking researchers and engineers. Selected results from this project will also be incorporated into graduate and undergraduate courses on wireless communications and networking.

NEDG：无线边缘网络中的 MIMO 链路：跨层协议设计摘要：近年来，无线网络已获得广泛认可。特别是，无线局域网 (LAN) 和网状网络越来越多地部署在未经许可的频谱频段中。虽然无线设备的密度可能会增加，但设备可用的频谱仍然有限。因此，提高无线网络性能的技术引起了人们的极大兴趣。 智力成果：该项目将探索多天线技术在无线网络中的使用。特别关注的是多输入多输出（MIMO）信道接入的跨层协议的设计和评估。该项目将解决无线边缘网络中管理干扰和智能使用 MIMO 技术的基本挑战。涵盖的主题包括基于 MIMO 的无线网络的跨层协议设计、MIMO 信道精确仿真模型的开发以及所选协议子集的实验评估。通过这些研究活动，该项目将有助于提高无线网络的性能。 更广泛的影响：该项目有可能对利用 MIMO 技术的无线网络的基础理论和实用方法和协议产生广泛和长期的影响。该项目将理论和实验研究相结合，为培训未来的网络研究人员和工程师提供了独特且宝贵的机会。该项目的选定成果也将纳入研究生和本科生的无线通信和网络课程。