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，无线网络已经获得了广泛的认可。特别地，无线局域网（LAN）和网状网络越来越多地被部署在频谱的未许可频带中。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，改善无线网络性能的技术备受关注。智力优势：本项目将探讨多天线技术在无线网络中的应用。一个特别的重点将是多输入多输出（MIMO）信道接入的跨层协议的设计和评估。该项目将解决在无线边缘网络中管理干扰和智能使用MIMO技术的基本挑战。所涵盖的主题包括基于MIMO的无线网络的跨层协议的设计，MIMO信道的精确仿真模型的开发，以及选定的协议子集的实验评估。通过这些研究活动，本项目将为提高无线网络的性能做出贡献。更广泛的影响：本项目对利用MIMO技术的无线网络的基本理论和实用方法及协议都具有广泛和长期的影响潜力。在这个项目中，理论和实验研究的融合为未来的网络研究人员和工程师的培训提供了一个独特而宝贵的机会。该项目的部分成果也将纳入无线通信和网络的研究生和本科生课程。