SGER: Toward Security-Enabled Communications for Optical Sensor Networks

目的：本SCER的目标是通过分析和算法开发，研究在新兴的自由空间光传感器网络（FSOSNs）中安全轻量级自组织单向网络的可行性。特别地，该提案研究了光束方向和衍射如何影响fsosn中的安全自组织路由和通信。智力优势：PI计划通过对网络连接作为系统和设备级光学特性的功能的理论分析，评估单向fsosn用于宽带数据安全传输的使用；以及在新兴的单向链路fsosn中设计新的路由安全机制。这项研究是高风险和高回报的，因为这是对单向fsosn中安全路由问题的首次正式研究。这项研究追求的是基于单向传感器网络的电路路由的实质性但很大程度上未开发的领域；评估了利用固有网络层次结构、视距通信和基站移动性来增强安全性的新方法。更广泛的影响：这项研究的成功完成将促进新兴宽带监控网络的早期部署和长期采用，彻底改变信息用于社会利益的方式。PI积极参与正式指导各种各样的学生，并在吸引这些人攻读研究生方面取得了成功的记录。她将通过本科生的研究经历和积极的指导，招收学生到这个具有国家重要性的领域。

ECCS- 0735114Deepa KundurObjective:The objective of this SCER is to study the feasibility of secure lightweight ad hoc unidirectional networking in emerging free space optical sensor networks (FSOSNs) through analysis and algorithm development. In particular, the proposal investigates how optical beam directionality and diffraction affect secure ad hoc routing and communications in FSOSNs. Intellectual Merit: The PI plans to assess the use of unidirectional FSOSNs for secure transport of broadband data through a theoretical analysis of network connectivity as a function of system and device level optics characteristics; and the design of novel security mechanisms for routing in emerging unidirectional-link FSOSNs. This research is high risk and high pay-off because this is the first formal study of secure routing issues in unidirectional FSOSNs. This investigation pursues the substantial but largely unexplored area of circuit-based routing for unidirectional sensor networks; novel approaches to enhance security that leverage inherent network hierarchy, line-of-sight communications, and the mobility of the base station are assessed. Broader Impacts: The successful completion of this research will facilitate the early deployment and long-term adoption of emerging broadband surveillance networks, revolutionizing the way information is used for society's benefit. The PI is actively involved in formally mentoring a diverse base of students and has a successful track record of attracting such individuals to graduate studies. She will recruit, through undergraduate research experiences and active mentorship, students to this field of national importance.