A Meso-Scale GENI WiMAX Project

这个EAGER项目将在费城市中心部署一个实验性无线测试平台。拟议的测试平台将基于WiMAX技术，并将由天普大学和德雷塞尔大学的教师共同管理，他们拥有广泛的专业知识，包括无线网络、传感器应用和无线安全。提议的平台是独一无二的，具有以下特点：(a)开放获取。该测试平台将被整合到GENI中，GENI的足迹遍布全国，并可在全国许多校园使用。(b)城市位置。预计的覆盖范围包括一个拥有许多高层建筑和相互竞争的无线服务的大都市闹市区。(c)扩大的潜力。在这个初始阶段，计划建设两个基站，每个校园一个。但坦普尔和德雷克塞尔在城市各处都有其他建筑，未来可以在那里设置更多的基站。(d)与数字费城保持一致。该项目与费城目前的愿景非常吻合，该愿景旨在为整个城市提供千兆网络连接。具体来说，pi将1)完成试验台和相应硬件（智能手机、笔记本电脑、传感器和车载设备）的安装和测试，2)将试验台与GENI集成，3)开展广泛使用试验台的实验。目前的试验组合包括用于城市环境监测的空气质量传感器网络、用于执法的基于wimax的数据网络、移动内容交付网络、基于传感器的远程医疗以及为游客提供的基于位置的服务。就更广泛的影响而言，拟议的试验台将为研究界服务，提供一个现实的平台，在这个平台上进行在其他地方不可能进行的实验。此外，该试验台将被整合到德雷塞尔大学和坦普尔大学的课堂中，促进下一代无线网络、大系统研究的本科生和研究生的教育和培训。该试验台还将用于向当地初高中学生推广。

This EAGER project will deploy an experimental wireless testbed in the downtown area of Philadelphia. The proposed testbed will be based on WiMAX technologies and will be jointly administered by Temple and Drexel University faculty with a wide range of expertise, including wireless networks, sensor applications and wireless security. The proposed platform is unique and has the following characteristics: (a) Open Access. The testbed will be integrated into GENI, which has a national footprint and is available at many campuses across the country. (b) Urban location. The projected coverage area includes a metropolitan downtown area with many tall buildings and competing wireless services. (c) Potential for expansion. At this initial stage, two base stations are planned, one on each campus. But both Temple and Drexel have other buildings across the city where more base stations can be located in the future. (d) Alignment with Digital Philadelphia. This project is a good match with the current vision for Philadelphia, which seeks to provide gigabit connectivity throughout the City.Specifically, the PIs will 1) complete the installation and testing of the testbed and the corresponding hardware (smartphones, laptops, sensors and vehicular devices), 2) integrate the testbed with GENI, and 3) carry out experiments that make extensive use of the testbed. The current portfolio of experiments include air quality sensor networks for urban environmental monitoring, WiMAX-based data network for law enforcement, mobile content delivery networks, sensor-based telemedicine, and location-based services for tourists.In terms of broader impacts, the proposed testbed will serve the research community, allowing a realistic platform on which to conduct experiments not possible elsewhere. In addition, the testbed will be integrated into classes at Drexel and Temple, facilitating the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students in next generation wireless networking, large-systems research. The testbed will also be used in outreach to local middle and high school students.