UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING ENERGY USE IN FUTURE NETWORKS

这个为期两年的项目将利用兰卡斯特大学的整个计算资源网络来形成一个1000台主机的试验台，用于端到端的能源消耗管理选项。这项研究将描述当前的使用模式，并评估新兴应用程序和技术带来的降低能耗的机会。这项研究将评估中央控制选择和参与信息共享以及参与式管理决策，以此作为减少消耗的手段。这项研究将提出并测试这两种方法的最佳组合。其他结果将包括未来网络可持续性预测、用户行为预测和新的消费管理策略。

This 2 year project will leverage Lancaster University's entire computational resource network to form a 1000 host testbed for end-to-end energy consumption management options.The study will characterise current usage patterns and evaluate the opportunities presented by emerging applications and technologies for consumption reduction. The study will assess both central control options and engaging information sharing coupled with participative management decision making as means for reducing consumption. The study will propose and test an optimal combination of the two approaches.Additional outcomes will include future network sustainability forecasts, user behaviour predictions and novel consumption management strategies.