NEDG: MIMO Links in Wireless Edge Networks: Cross-Layer Protocol Design

NEDG：无线边缘网络中的MIMO链路：跨层协议设计摘要：无线网络在最近几年得到了广泛的接受。特别是，无线局域网(LAN)和网状网络正越来越多地部署在频谱的非许可频段中。虽然无线设备的密度可能会增加，但设备可用的频谱仍然有限。因此，提高无线网络性能的技术是非常有意义的。智力优势：本项目将探索多天线技术在无线网络中的应用。将特别关注多输入多输出(MIMO)信道接入的跨层协议的设计和评估。该项目将解决在无线边缘网络中管理干扰和智能使用MIMO技术的根本挑战。将涵盖的主题包括为基于MIMO的无线网络设计跨层协议、为MIMO信道开发准确的仿真模型，以及对选定的协议子集进行实验评估。通过这些研究活动，该项目将有助于提高无线网络的性能。广泛的影响：该项目可能会对利用MIMO技术的无线网络的基本理论和实用方法和协议产生广泛和长期的影响。该项目的理论研究和实验研究相结合，为培训未来的网络研究人员和工程师提供了独特而宝贵的机会。该项目的部分成果还将被纳入无线通信和网络的研究生和本科生课程。

NEDG: MIMO Links in Wireless Edge Networks: Cross-Layer Protocol DesignAbstract:Wireless networking has gained significant acceptance in recent years. In particular, wireless local area networks (LANs) and mesh networks are increasingly being deployed in the unlicensed bands of the spectrum. While the density of wireless devices is likely to increase, the spectrum available for the devices remains limited. Therefore, techniques to improve performance of wireless networks are of great interest.Intellectual Merit: This project will explore the use of multi-antenna technology in wireless networks. A particular focus will be on the design and evaluation of cross-layer protocols for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) channel access. This project will address the fundamental challenges of managing interference and intelligent use of MIMO technology in wireless edge networks. The topics to be covered include design of cross-layer protocols for MIMO-based wireless networks, development of accurate simulation models for MIMO channels, and experimental evaluation of a selected subset of protocols. Through these research activities, the project will contribute to enhancing the performance of wireless networks.Broader Impacts: This project has the potential for broad and long-range impact to both the basic theory and practical methods and protocols for wireless networks that exploit MIMO technology. The blend of theoretical and experimental investigations in this project provides a unique and invaluable opportunity for training of future networking researchers and engineers. Selected results from this project will also be incorporated into graduate and undergraduate courses on wireless communications and networking.