SGER: Toward Security-Enabled Communications for Optical Sensor Networks

ECCS-0735114 Deepa Kundurn目的：本SCER的目的是通过分析和算法开发，研究在新兴的自由空间光传感器网络(FSOSN)中安全轻量级自组织单向组网的可行性。特别是，该提案调查了光束方向性和衍射性如何影响FSOSN中的安全自组织路由和通信。智能优点：PI计划评估单向FSOSN用于安全传输宽带数据的使用，方法是根据系统和设备级别的光纤特性对网络连接进行理论分析；以及为新兴的单向链路FSOSN中的路由设计新的安全机制。这项研究是高风险和高回报的，因为这是第一次对单向FSOSN中的安全路由问题进行正式研究。这项研究追求的是单向传感器网络基于电路的路由的实质性但很大程度上未被探索的领域；评估了利用固有的网络层次结构、视距通信和基站的移动性来增强安全性的新方法。更广泛的影响：这项研究的成功完成将有助于早期部署和长期采用新兴的宽带监控网络，彻底改变信息造福社会的方式。PI积极参与正式指导不同类型的学生，并在吸引这些人进入研究生学习方面取得了成功的记录。她将通过本科生的研究经验和积极的指导，将学生招募到这个具有国家重要性的领域。

ECCS- 0735114Deepa KundurObjective:The objective of this SCER is to study the feasibility of secure lightweight ad hoc unidirectional networking in emerging free space optical sensor networks (FSOSNs) through analysis and algorithm development. In particular, the proposal investigates how optical beam directionality and diffraction affect secure ad hoc routing and communications in FSOSNs. Intellectual Merit: The PI plans to assess the use of unidirectional FSOSNs for secure transport of broadband data through a theoretical analysis of network connectivity as a function of system and device level optics characteristics; and the design of novel security mechanisms for routing in emerging unidirectional-link FSOSNs. This research is high risk and high pay-off because this is the first formal study of secure routing issues in unidirectional FSOSNs. This investigation pursues the substantial but largely unexplored area of circuit-based routing for unidirectional sensor networks; novel approaches to enhance security that leverage inherent network hierarchy, line-of-sight communications, and the mobility of the base station are assessed. Broader Impacts: The successful completion of this research will facilitate the early deployment and long-term adoption of emerging broadband surveillance networks, revolutionizing the way information is used for society's benefit. The PI is actively involved in formally mentoring a diverse base of students and has a successful track record of attracting such individuals to graduate studies. She will recruit, through undergraduate research experiences and active mentorship, students to this field of national importance.