Intelligent Communication Networks

智能通信网络

• 批准号: RGPIN-2018-04574
• 负责人: Gulliver, Aaron
• 金额: $ 4.66万
• 依托单位: University of Victoria
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2020
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2020-01-01 至 2021-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=712603
• 关键词: Intelligent; Communication; Networks

The impact of wireless systems and devices on our social and economic future cannot be understated. The demand for better services, faster, cheaper, with assured quality-of-service (QoS) and enhanced security, requires the development of communication systems with better spectrum efficiency and higher capacity. Wireless networks must evolve in order to address these challenges and expectations. New and efficient ways of using the wireless medium, particularly at higher frequencies, must be developed. This research program will develop intelligent communication networks with virtualized resource allocation, self-optimization capabilities, and guaranteed information security. They will be intelligent entities that can adjust to the environment and system requirements and make decisions based on the available data using artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics. These networks will be the supporting platforms for the internet of things (IoT) and smart cities. The IoT is an intelligent network infrastructure that can support a variety of services and applications. The ITU estimates that by 2020 there will be 30 billion IoT devices. A smart city integrates information and communication technology and IoT technology in a secure fashion to manage information systems, transportation systems, hospitals, power plants, water supply and waste management, and other community services. This allows for real-time interaction with people and infrastructure to monitor and adapt to changing conditions and provide a better quality of life. Intelligent sensors integrated with real-time monitoring systems collect data from people and devices that can be analyzed to develop solutions for clean energy, e-health and smart transportation. Smart grid and vehicular networks are key components, and AI, machine learning (ML) and big data are essential to process the substantial volumes of data that will be generated. People need to interact and participate in communities, and wireless devices allow a level of connectivity that was unimaginable even a decade ago. People expect very high speed real-time wireless services wherever they are. According to Statistics Canada, more than 90% of the population use these devices to shop, study and stay in touch with family and friends. There are now over 27 million mobile wireless subscribers in Canada, and in 2015 data traffic over cellular networks increased by 44%. Thus, one of the key problems to be addressed is how the growing number of Iot devices can be integrated to coexist with people so as to not disrupt their services. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) reports that the wireless industry generates revenue of over $65 billion annually with an employment impact of more than 300,000, and these numbers are projected to increase substantially. Thus, this research program will provide significant benefits to Canada.

无线系统和设备对我们社会和经济未来的影响不容低估。对更好、更快、更便宜、有保证的服务质量（QoS）和增强的安全性的需求，要求开发具有更高频谱效率和更高容量的通信系统。为了应对这些挑战和期望，无线网络必须不断发展。必须开发新的和有效的方法来使用无线媒体，特别是在更高的频率上。该研究项目将开发具有虚拟化资源分配、自优化能力和保证信息安全的智能通信网络。它们将是智能实体，可以根据环境和系统需求进行调整，并使用人工智能（AI）和大数据分析根据可用数据做出决策。这些网络将成为物联网（IoT）和智慧城市的支撑平台。物联网是一种智能的网络基础设施，可以支持各种服务和应用。国际电联估计，到2020年将有300亿个物联网设备。智慧城市以安全的方式整合信息通信技术和物联网技术，对信息系统、交通系统、医院、发电厂、供水和废物管理以及其他社区服务进行管理。这允许与人和基础设施进行实时交互，以监测和适应不断变化的条件，并提供更好的生活质量。与实时监控系统集成的智能传感器从人员和设备收集数据，可以对这些数据进行分析，以开发清洁能源、电子医疗和智能交通的解决方案。智能电网和车载网络是关键组成部分，人工智能、机器学习（ML）和大数据对于处理将产生的大量数据至关重要。