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

摘要：无线网络近年来得到了广泛的认可。特别是，无线局域网（LANs）和网状网络越来越多地部署在频谱的未经许可的频段上。虽然无线设备的密度可能会增加，但可供这些设备使用的频谱仍然有限。因此，提高无线网络性能的技术是人们非常感兴趣的。智力优势：该项目将探索多天线技术在无线网络中的应用。将特别关注多输入多输出（MIMO）通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。将涵盖的主题包括设计基于MIMO的无线网络的跨层协议，开发MIMO信道的精确仿真模型，以及对选定的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：该项目对利用MIMO技术的无线网络的基础理论和实践方法和协议具有广泛和长期的影响。在这个项目中，理论和实验研究的结合为培训未来的网络研究人员和工程师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。

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.