REU Site: Integrated Software Radio and RF Test Bed for Wireless Research in Cognitive Networks

该项目更新了一个以认知网络中的无线研究为重点的本科生研究网站。这项研究旨在显著提高军事和商业应用的频谱利用率。学生开发软件定义的射频发射器和接收器，开发集成测试台，并使用该测试台进行研究。该项目涉及主办机构和杰克逊州立大学之间的合作，一半的学生和一名导师来自杰克逊州立大学。本科生在主办机构参加为期十周的暑期研究项目。该项目包括经验丰富的计算机科学教员的指导、每周的演示和研讨会、实验室访问和其他专业发展机会。这个项目的智力价值在于雄厚的研究基础和教师的专业知识。这些项目所涉及的主要研究领域都是社会大众感兴趣的，而且具有明显的实际应用价值。动态频谱接入技术的相关研究可能会显著提高未来无线网络的频谱利用率。该项目的更广泛影响包括为本科生，特别是来自代表性不足群体的学生提供高质量的研究体验。该项目在主办机构和杰克逊州立大学之间建立了牢固的合作关系，使学生在暑假经历后能够继续他们的研究和专业成长。因此，这个项目有可能产生新的计算机科学研究生和教职员工，并在促进学习的同时促进发现和理解。

This project renews a Research Experience for Undergraduates site focused on wireless research in cognitive networks. The research aims to increase spectrum utilization significantly for both military and commercial applications. Students develop software defined radio frequency transmitters and receivers, develop an integrated test bed, and conduct research using the test bed. The project involves collaboration between the host institution and Jackson State University, with half the students and one mentor coming from Jackson State. Undergraduate students participate in a ten-week summer research program at the host institution. The project includes mentorship by experienced computer science faculty members, weekly presentations and seminars, laboratory visits and other professional development opportunities. The intellectual merit of this project lies in strong research basis and the expertise of the faculty. The projects are in major current research areas that are of interest to the community at large and that have clear practical applications. The research related to dynamic spectrum access techniques may significantly improve the spectrum utilization for future wireless networks. The broader impacts of the project include providing a quality research experience to undergraduate students, particularly students from underrepresented groups. The project develops strong collaborative ties between the host institution and Jackson State University that will enable the students to continue their research and professional growth after the summer experience. Thus this project has the potential to produce new computer science graduate students and faculty members and to advance discovery and understanding while promoting learning.