A Meso-Scale GENI WiMAX Project

这个EAGER项目将在费城市中心部署一个实验性的无线测试平台。拟议中的测试平台将基于WiMAX技术，并将由坦普尔大学和德雷克塞尔大学的教师联合管理，他们拥有广泛的专业知识，包括无线网络、传感器应用和无线安全。拟议的平台是独一无二的，具有以下特点：（a）开放获取。该测试平台将被集成到GENI中，GENI具有全国性的足迹，可在全国各地的许多校园使用。(b)城市位置。预计的覆盖区域包括一个大都市的市中心地区，有许多高层建筑和竞争的无线服务。(c)扩展的潜力。在初始阶段，计划建设两个基站，每个园区一个。但是坦普尔和德雷克塞尔在整个城市都有其他的建筑，未来可以在那里安装更多的基站。(d)与数字费城保持一致。该项目与费城目前的愿景非常吻合，即在整个城市提供千兆连接。具体而言，PI将1）完成测试床和相应硬件（智能手机，笔记本电脑，传感器和车载设备）的安装和测试，2）将测试床与GENI集成，3）进行广泛使用测试床的实验。目前的实验组合包括用于城市环境监测的空气质量传感器网络、用于执法的基于WiMAX的数据网络、移动的内容交付网络、基于传感器的远程医疗和面向游客的基于位置的服务。就更广泛的影响而言，拟议的试验台将服务于研究界，从而提供一个现实的平台，在此平台上进行其他地方不可能进行的实验。此外，该测试平台将被整合到Drexel和Temple的课程中，促进下一代无线网络和大系统研究方面的本科生和研究生的教育和培训。该试验台还将用于向当地初中和高中学生推广。

This EAGER project will deploy an experimental wireless testbed in the downtown area of Philadelphia. The proposed testbed will be based on WiMAX technologies and will be jointly administered by Temple and Drexel University faculty with a wide range of expertise, including wireless networks, sensor applications and wireless security. The proposed platform is unique and has the following characteristics: (a) Open Access. The testbed will be integrated into GENI, which has a national footprint and is available at many campuses across the country. (b) Urban location. The projected coverage area includes a metropolitan downtown area with many tall buildings and competing wireless services. (c) Potential for expansion. At this initial stage, two base stations are planned, one on each campus. But both Temple and Drexel have other buildings across the city where more base stations can be located in the future. (d) Alignment with Digital Philadelphia. This project is a good match with the current vision for Philadelphia, which seeks to provide gigabit connectivity throughout the City.Specifically, the PIs will 1) complete the installation and testing of the testbed and the corresponding hardware (smartphones, laptops, sensors and vehicular devices), 2) integrate the testbed with GENI, and 3) carry out experiments that make extensive use of the testbed. The current portfolio of experiments include air quality sensor networks for urban environmental monitoring, WiMAX-based data network for law enforcement, mobile content delivery networks, sensor-based telemedicine, and location-based services for tourists.In terms of broader impacts, the proposed testbed will serve the research community, allowing a realistic platform on which to conduct experiments not possible elsewhere. In addition, the testbed will be integrated into classes at Drexel and Temple, facilitating the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students in next generation wireless networking, large-systems research. The testbed will also be used in outreach to local middle and high school students.