Design of Wireless sensor and communication networks with fixed and mobile nodes. Wireless sensor and communication networks with fixed and mobile nodes are rapidly becoming essential technologies for hostile environmental monitoring, battlefield surveillance and precision agriculture. However, due to the complexities associated with interconnected design issues involving sensors, autonomous vehicles and communication protocols, even very simple networks have proven to be difficult to design. Th ....Design of Wireless sensor and communication networks with fixed and mobile nodes. Wireless sensor and communication networks with fixed and mobile nodes are rapidly becoming essential technologies for hostile environmental monitoring, battlefield surveillance and precision agriculture. However, due to the complexities associated with interconnected design issues involving sensors, autonomous vehicles and communication protocols, even very simple networks have proven to be difficult to design. This project proposes to intelligently employ higher capabilities of mobile nodes and develop methods for rapid deployment, maintenance and routing that are aware of location, energy, and security. The outcomes of this project will form the basis for design of intelligent wireless networks for defence and civilian applications.Read moreRead less
New Signal Transforms for Multimedia Applications. This project targets at important yet challenging problems for reliable transmission and efficient processing of digital multimedia. The solutions to these problems will not only contribute to our fundamental understanding of digital visual information, but also lead to new commercial opportunities. Hence, the project is clearly within the ARC priority research area 3: Frontier Technologies Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Aus ....New Signal Transforms for Multimedia Applications. This project targets at important yet challenging problems for reliable transmission and efficient processing of digital multimedia. The solutions to these problems will not only contribute to our fundamental understanding of digital visual information, but also lead to new commercial opportunities. Hence, the project is clearly within the ARC priority research area 3: Frontier Technologies Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries. Also, as multimedia market is one of the highest growth segments within the information technology industry, the project is directly in the information and communication technologies (ICT), whose national importance was recognized by the Federal Government. Read moreRead less
Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR0354675
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$20,000.00
Summary
Australian Communications Research Network (ACoRN). Information and Communication Technology is a key contributor to national productivity and growth. ACoRN aims to stimulate creativity, innovation and breakthrough science, leading to technological advancement in telecommunications. The focus is on development of fundamental theories for application to emerging wired and wireless communications technologies. Specific objectives include consolidation of existing linkages; facilitation of multidis ....Australian Communications Research Network (ACoRN). Information and Communication Technology is a key contributor to national productivity and growth. ACoRN aims to stimulate creativity, innovation and breakthrough science, leading to technological advancement in telecommunications. The focus is on development of fundamental theories for application to emerging wired and wireless communications technologies. Specific objectives include consolidation of existing linkages; facilitation of multidisciplinary research; formation of new links; stimulation of commercial activity; improved post-graduate education; and increased International prominence. Our current vision involves a range of programs including: undergraduate occupational training, postgraduate internships, national and international visiting programs, and seed funding for collaborative proposals.Read moreRead less
Low energy all-optical logic gates with improved cascadability and fan-out for future optical communications and signal processing systems. All-optical logic processing is the key to overcoming electronic bottlenecks in high-speed communication networks as single-channel speeds exceed electronic capabilities. This research will build off and extend Australia's world leading specialty fibre and fibre device capabilities and place Australia at the forefront in the international all-optical digital ....Low energy all-optical logic gates with improved cascadability and fan-out for future optical communications and signal processing systems. All-optical logic processing is the key to overcoming electronic bottlenecks in high-speed communication networks as single-channel speeds exceed electronic capabilities. This research will build off and extend Australia's world leading specialty fibre and fibre device capabilities and place Australia at the forefront in the international all-optical digital information-processing race. High quality research publications will enhance Australia's strong research reputation in photonics and advanced materials and promote international collaboration. New optical processing capabilities will benefit other application areas such as sensing and security.Read moreRead less
A Bayesian framework for frequency domain identification. The national and social benefits of the project will be reflected
through the application recognition of the research work in the various industry and research community; and also through our international collaboration. The national and social benefits are also delivered by producing specialized researchers and engineers in systems and control engineering. These people include the research students who will participate in and learn f ....A Bayesian framework for frequency domain identification. The national and social benefits of the project will be reflected
through the application recognition of the research work in the various industry and research community; and also through our international collaboration. The national and social benefits are also delivered by producing specialized researchers and engineers in systems and control engineering. These people include the research students who will participate in and learn from the proposed project.Read moreRead less
High Capacity Multiple Access Interference Free Block Spread OFDMA System for Next Generation Mobile Communications. Next generation broadband wireless/mobile communications is considered a critical component in the ICT industry sector of advanced national economies and their potential future growth. The proposed project will develop a superior solution when compared with existing methods in the sense that it will be characterised by higher capacity, more flexible signal format, lower complexit ....High Capacity Multiple Access Interference Free Block Spread OFDMA System for Next Generation Mobile Communications. Next generation broadband wireless/mobile communications is considered a critical component in the ICT industry sector of advanced national economies and their potential future growth. The proposed project will develop a superior solution when compared with existing methods in the sense that it will be characterised by higher capacity, more flexible signal format, lower complexity, more power efficient and better overall performance in fast fading channels. Successful completion of this project will place Australia at the forefront of this enabling technology as well establishing cutting edge expertise. This will lead to significant commercial opportunities that can easily translate into new employment/manufacturing opportunities.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0453541
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$298,052.00
Summary
Raman Photonic Device Facility. We are seeking funding for an Raman Photonic Device Facility. This represents a new opportunity for Australia to become a world leader in the rapidly advancing area of Raman interactions in photonic devices covering both real-world application and fundamental physical research. The equipment request comprises ultrafast and high-power laser systems, forming a unique integrated facility within Australia. This facility will link Australia's premier research organizat ....Raman Photonic Device Facility. We are seeking funding for an Raman Photonic Device Facility. This represents a new opportunity for Australia to become a world leader in the rapidly advancing area of Raman interactions in photonic devices covering both real-world application and fundamental physical research. The equipment request comprises ultrafast and high-power laser systems, forming a unique integrated facility within Australia. This facility will link Australia's premier research organization in the area of photonics, including the University of Sydney, Macquarie University and The Australian National University.Read moreRead less
Spectral analysis with selective harmonic emphasis. This project lies under ARC research priority area "Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries". The signal processing algorithms to be developed in this project will be useful in many important practical applications, which include various bio-medical imaging modalities, beamforming, radar, sonar and target tracking using sensor arrays. The idea is to use the prior knowledge to enhance certain desired properties ....Spectral analysis with selective harmonic emphasis. This project lies under ARC research priority area "Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries". The signal processing algorithms to be developed in this project will be useful in many important practical applications, which include various bio-medical imaging modalities, beamforming, radar, sonar and target tracking using sensor arrays. The idea is to use the prior knowledge to enhance certain desired properties of the algorithms via intelligent processing. In this light the project also lies within the ARC research priority area of "Smart Information use".Read moreRead less
Nano-Engineered Glass for Next Generation Optical Fibre Devices and Systems. Optical fibre and fibre devices are a major technology platform of the IT revolution. The global photonics market is valued at $220bn, with Australian industry contributing ~$500m to the Australian economy. $158m is from communications photonics companies, largely SMEs, and comprises roughly 1% of the global telecoms photonic market. For Australia to be a significant player in this very competitive environment, the indu ....Nano-Engineered Glass for Next Generation Optical Fibre Devices and Systems. Optical fibre and fibre devices are a major technology platform of the IT revolution. The global photonics market is valued at $220bn, with Australian industry contributing ~$500m to the Australian economy. $158m is from communications photonics companies, largely SMEs, and comprises roughly 1% of the global telecoms photonic market. For Australia to be a significant player in this very competitive environment, the industry needs a continuing flow of research innovations. The breakthrough science in this research project will extend Australia's world leading speciality fibre and fibre device capabilities and the innovation will succour the growing Australian industry, ensuring a place on the next wave of deployment of photonic technology.Read moreRead less
Space-time and time-frequency applications of improper complex processes. This project addresses an issue of fundamental importance to many areas in science and engineering. It is thus expected that the results will be disseminated in high-quality journals and receive widespread attention and recognition. This will advance Australia's research profile in the world.
The project can also be expected to have an immediate impact on the design of next generation communications technologies, thus aid ....Space-time and time-frequency applications of improper complex processes. This project addresses an issue of fundamental importance to many areas in science and engineering. It is thus expected that the results will be disseminated in high-quality journals and receive widespread attention and recognition. This will advance Australia's research profile in the world.
The project can also be expected to have an immediate impact on the design of next generation communications technologies, thus aiding Australian industries in the development of frontier technologies.
Australia will also benefit economically and socially by the specialised engineers and researchers in signal processing and communications that will be trained in the course of this project.Read moreRead less