MRI: Instrumentation Development for Sustainable Distributed Cyber-Aquatic Systems

方案编号：11-27084 PI（s）：Wang，Lei; Cui，Jun-Hong（June）; 李、白昆; Donnell; Wang，Bing机构：康涅狄格大学 MRI/器械：可持续分布式网络水生系统的仪器项目建议：该项目称为DiCAS，开发一种基于水下传感器网络平台的新型仪器和测试平台环境，该平台在水下收集能量，并结合功率计量和功率/性能权衡感知方案和协议，以延长网络寿命，考虑特定的水下特征，如水下故障和通信链路条件。作为这项工作的一部分，将建立节能的适应性战略。该仪器可用于以下方面的研究：-先进的仪器和工具，使研究人员能够观察物理、化学和生物过程，并在真实的时间内，在广泛的物理范围和持续时间内，连续可靠地监测水生环境;-用于网络水生系统的新型硬件和软件; -两种类型的试验台：-湖泊试验台;-海洋试验台，具体应用于：-解决海洋中的垂直混合问题;- 识别/预测有害藻类;以及-监测分布式海上油田基础设施。更广泛的影响：该项目在其目标和预期结果方面是独一无二的，在可持续的水生观测和勘探系统领域具有更广泛的影响潜力。该仪器将使范围广泛的研究活动成为可能，从水产科学研究（如海洋学、湖沼学和水文学）和污染探测，到近海石油/天然气勘探和沿海及港口/港口保护。计划是为本科生和研究生提供一个独特的动手学习环境，以及一个吸引K-12学生和教师的计划，特别是在服务不足的社区。PI有涉及妇女，少数民族和本科生在他们的研究之前的跟踪记录。

Proposal #: 11-27084 PI(s): Wang, Lei; Cui, Jun-Hong (June); Li, Baikun; O?Donnell; Wang, Bing Institution: University of ConnecticutTitle: MRI/Dev.: Instrumentation for Sustainable Distributed Cyber-Aquatic SystemsProject Proposed:This project, called DiCAS, developing a novel instrument and testbed environment based on an underwater sensor network platform that harvests energy underwater and incorporates power metering and power/performance tradeoff-aware schemes and protocols for longer network life, considers specific underwater characteristics, such as underwater faults and communication link conditions. Adaptive strategies to save energy will be built as part of the work. The instrument enables research in/with:- Advanced instruments and tools that enable researchers to observe physical, chemical, and biological processes and monitor the aquatic environments in real time, across broad physical expanses and durations, continuously and reliably;- Novel hardware and software for the cyber-aquatic system; - Two types of testbeds: -- Lake field testbed;-- Sea field testbed, with specific applications using the testbed for: --- Resolving vertical mixing in the ocean;--- Identifying/predicting harmful algae; and --- Monitoring distributed offshore oilfield infrastructure.Broader Impacts: This project, unique in its goals and expected results, exhibits potential for large broader impacts in the area of sustainable aquatic observation and exploration systems. The instrument will enable a wide range of research activities, from aquatic scientific research (such as oceanography, limnology, and hydrology) and pollution detection, to offshore oil/gas exploration and coastal and harbor/port protection. Planned is a unique hands-on learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a program engaging K-12 students and teachers, particularly in underserved communities. The PIs have prior track record of involving women, minority, and undergraduate students in their research.