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
VHF wireless technologies for last-mile Internet access in regional Australia. One of Australia's most vexing social issues is the provision of the last-mile Internet connection in regional Australia. The BushLAN team will solve this problem at minimal cost by developing a cellular wireless local area network operating on the TV band I channels (45-70 MHz). We will do this by developing a wireless modem whose design takes into account the properties of radio propagation in the Australian enviro ....VHF wireless technologies for last-mile Internet access in regional Australia. One of Australia's most vexing social issues is the provision of the last-mile Internet connection in regional Australia. The BushLAN team will solve this problem at minimal cost by developing a cellular wireless local area network operating on the TV band I channels (45-70 MHz). We will do this by developing a wireless modem whose design takes into account the properties of radio propagation in the Australian environment. We are collaborating with Internet service providers in regional Australia to trial systems currently being developed. In the process we will develop a new technology that will provide training for young engineers.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0347407
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$100,000.00
Summary
Infrastructure for wireless Internet technology development for rural Australia. Three nodes of a low-power, very-high frequency digital wireless network will be installed at two locations in the Australian National University and one location at the University of Canberra. An additional node will then be located a further distance away (> 50 kms) in the ACT. This network will allow the development of novel technology for moderate speed (>100 kbps) non-line of sight wireless Internet access o ....Infrastructure for wireless Internet technology development for rural Australia. Three nodes of a low-power, very-high frequency digital wireless network will be installed at two locations in the Australian National University and one location at the University of Canberra. An additional node will then be located a further distance away (> 50 kms) in the ACT. This network will allow the development of novel technology for moderate speed (>100 kbps) non-line of sight wireless Internet access over ranges of 3-100 km for potential use by regional Australian Internet providers. The network will also catalyse research and training in wireless communication technology , digital signal processing, and computer networking.Read moreRead less