MRI: Instrumentation Development for Sustainable Distributed Cyber-Aquatic Systems

提案#：11-27084 Pi(S)：王磊；崔俊宏(6月)；李柏坤；O？Donnell；王兵研究所：康涅狄格大学标题：核磁共振/开发：可持续分布式网络水上系统仪器建议：该项目名为DICAS，开发基于水下传感器网络平台的新型仪器和试验台环境，在水下获取能量，并结合功率测量和功率/性能权衡方案和协议，以延长网络寿命，考虑特定的水下特征，如水下故障和通信链路条件。作为这项工作的一部分，将建立节能的适应性战略。该仪器可以进行以下方面的研究：-先进的仪器和工具，使研究人员能够观察物理、化学和生物过程并实时监测水环境，跨越广泛的物理范围和持续时间，持续和可靠；-网络-水上系统的新硬件和软件；-两种类型的试验台：--湖泊现场试验台；--海洋现场试验台，其具体应用是：--解决海洋中的垂直混合；-识别/预测有害藻类；和-监测分散的海上油田基础设施。广泛的影响：该项目在其目标和预期结果方面独一无二，在可持续的水生观测和勘探系统领域显示出潜在的更广泛的重大影响。该仪器将支持广泛的研究活动，从水生科学研究(如海洋学、湖沼学和水文学)和污染检测，到近海石油/天然气勘探和海岸和港口/港口保护。计划为本科生和研究生提供一个独特的实践学习环境，以及一个吸引K-12学生和教师的计划，特别是在服务不足的社区。PIs以前有过让女性、少数族裔和本科生参与他们的研究的记录。

Proposal #: 11-27084 PI(s): Wang, Lei; Cui, Jun-Hong (June); Li, Baikun; O?Donnell; Wang, Bing Institution: University of ConnecticutTitle: MRI/Dev.: Instrumentation for Sustainable Distributed Cyber-Aquatic SystemsProject Proposed:This project, called DiCAS, developing a novel instrument and testbed environment based on an underwater sensor network platform that harvests energy underwater and incorporates power metering and power/performance tradeoff-aware schemes and protocols for longer network life, considers specific underwater characteristics, such as underwater faults and communication link conditions. Adaptive strategies to save energy will be built as part of the work. The instrument enables research in/with:- Advanced instruments and tools that enable researchers to observe physical, chemical, and biological processes and monitor the aquatic environments in real time, across broad physical expanses and durations, continuously and reliably;- Novel hardware and software for the cyber-aquatic system; - Two types of testbeds: -- Lake field testbed;-- Sea field testbed, with specific applications using the testbed for: --- Resolving vertical mixing in the ocean;--- Identifying/predicting harmful algae; and --- Monitoring distributed offshore oilfield infrastructure.Broader Impacts: This project, unique in its goals and expected results, exhibits potential for large broader impacts in the area of sustainable aquatic observation and exploration systems. The instrument will enable a wide range of research activities, from aquatic scientific research (such as oceanography, limnology, and hydrology) and pollution detection, to offshore oil/gas exploration and coastal and harbor/port protection. Planned is a unique hands-on learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a program engaging K-12 students and teachers, particularly in underserved communities. The PIs have prior track record of involving women, minority, and undergraduate students in their research.