A Co-Laboratory for ATM Network Research and Development

9553368 Vetter这个项目建议获得一个局域异步传输模式（ATM）网络测试平台，目的是创建一个最先进的合作实验室，研究人员可以在那里研究新的高速网络方法，以解决分布式数据库管理，网络协议，多媒体系统和远程教育中的问题。 另一个目标是使和支持北达科他州的研究型大学的研究人员之间的合作研究工作。拟议的计算和网络基础设施应能提供更多的研究机会，并提高外部赠款的竞争力。 最后，该项目的各个研究和开发方面将被整合到现有的本科和研究生课程中。特别是，作为这项工作的一部分开发的虚拟实验室应用程序将改善学生的教育机会。长期项目的可持续性将通过以下方式实现：（1）未来的调查赠款，（2）现有和新成立的行业/大学合作伙伴关系，以及（3）北达科他州的信息技术服务部门承诺在补助金到期时维护和服务该基础设施。 活动意义：由新出现的多媒体应用产生的业务的多样性目前很难用现有的通信网络来支持。现有网络根本无法提供有效支持这些日益重要的用户应用所需的传输设施。 该项目的主要成果将是改善北达科他州的基础科学和技术网络基础设施。

9553368 Vetter This project proposes to acquire a local area asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network testbed for the purpose of creating a state-of-the-art co-laboratory where researchers can work on new, high-speed network approaches to problems in distributed database management, network protocols, multimedia systems, and remote distance education. Another objective is to enable and support collaborative research efforts among investigators in North Dakota's research universities. The proposed computing and network infrastructure should enable additional research opportunities and increase external grant competitiveness. Finally, the various research and development aspects of this project will be integrated into the existing undergraduate and graduate courses. In particular, improved educational opportunities for students will result from the virtual laboratory application developed as part of this effort. Long-term project sustainability will be achieve (l) by future investigator grants, (2) existing and newly formed industry/university partnerships, and (3) by a commitment by North Dakota's Information Technology Services to maintain and service this infrastructure when the grant period expires. Significance of Activity: The diversity of traffic generated by newly emerging multimedia applications is currently very difficult to support with existing communication networks. Existing networks simply do not provide the transport facilities necessary to efficiently support these increasingly important user applications. The major outcome of this project will be an improved basic science and technology networking infrastructure in North Dakota.