MRI: Acquisition of 4G LTE and WiMAX Wireless System to Facilitate Multidisciplinary Research Efforts and Enhance Undergraduate Research Training

该项目获得了4G长期演进(LTE)和WiMAX无线系统，使旨在开发实时无线视频监控网络的研究项目能够评估基于延迟容忍的内容共享系统，利用传感器数据进行定位和跟踪，并加强健康监测。该仪器扩大了监测网络、内容共享系统、无线传感器网络、机器人、虚拟现实和健康监测的重叠领域，特别是促进了这些领域的研究合作。这项工作的总体目标包括-培养无线网络研究的本科生和硕士-S学生，-开发基于实验的动手课程模块，以及-从事推广工作。设备的数量已经超过了有线互联网连接设备的数量，差距还在不断扩大。这一收购使研究人员能够利用无线网络的优势。无线视频监控网络是一个传感器网络，其中每个节点都配备了摄像机，该摄像机对感兴趣区域的视频场景进行取景。3G、LTE和WiMax的高带宽可以支持在繁忙的环境中实时观察人和车辆。另一方面，多媒体内容的增加使得在无线网络中提供高质量的服务成为一个具有挑战性的问题。4G LTE和WiMAX系统具有高带宽，可以提供可靠的服务。该仪器允许研究人员配置4G LTE和WiMAX无线系统，测量链路性能(如RSSOI(接收信号强度指示器)、CINR(载波干扰噪声比)和不同位置的带宽)。此外，还将开发不同的应用程序。该工具支持新的本科生实验室课堂模块以及STEM招聘和外联工作。该仪器可用于诸如高速网络之类的课程，以提供网络配置和测试的量化练习。该机构还努力通过AIM(学术兴趣心理)等机制，增加少数族裔在学生中的代表性。学生在多媒体通信和无线的各个方面获得经验，并与REU现场计划和大学级本科生研究激励计划相协调，本科生将被整合到各自的研究计划中。该机构还将向更广泛的学生群体提供培训，并将寻找代表性不足的学生。在传播多媒体通信的新原理和新方法的同时，还将建立一个关于这一主题的本科生研究计划。

This project, acquiring 4G long term evolution (LTE) and WiMAX wireless system, enables research projects aiming to develop a real-time wireless video surveillance network to evaluate delay tolerant-base content sharing system, to utilize localization and tracking using sensor data, and to enhance health monitoring. The instrument expands the overlapping areas of surveillance networks, content sharing systems, wireless sensor networks, robotics, virtual reality, and health monitoring, specifically fostering research collaboration in these areas. The overall goals for this work include - Training undergraduate and Master?s students in wireless networks research, - Developing hand-on laboratory-based course modules, and - Engaging in outreach efforts.Already, the number of devices exceeds the number of wired Internet connected devices, and the gap continuous growing. This acquisition allows researchers to utilize the strength of wireless networks. The wireless video surveillance network is a sensor network where each node is equipped with camera framing a video scene of the region of interest. High bandwidth of 3G LTE and WiMax can support real-time observation of people and vehicles in a busy environment. On the other hand, the increase in multimedia content makes providing good-quality services in wireless networks a challenging problem. 4G LTE and WiMAX systems have a high bandwidth that can provide reliable service. The instrumentation allows the researchers to configure the 4G LTE and WiMAX wireless system, measure the link performances, (such as RSSOI (receive signal strength indicator), CINR (carry to interference plus noise ratio); and bandwidth on different locations. Additionally, different applications will also be developed. The instrument supports new undergraduate laboratory classroom modules and STEM recruiting and outreach efforts. The instrumentation can be used in courses such as High Speed Network to provide a quantitative exercise in network configuration and testing. The institution also strives to increase representation of underrepresented minorities within the student population trough mechanisms such as AIM (Academically Interested Minds). The students gain experience in various aspects of multimedia communication and wireless and,in harmony with the REU site program and college-level undergraduate research incentive program, undergraduates will be integrated into respective research programs. Training will also be offered to a broader body of students at the institution and beyond and underrepresented students will be sought. While disseminating the novel principles and methods of multimedia communication developed, an undergraduate research program on the topic will also be established.