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University of Kansas ITTC
Rapidly Deployable Radio Network - Phase II
Joseph Evans, Gary Minden, Glenn Prescott, K. Sam Shanmugan,
Victor Frost, David Petr, James Roberts
Dan DePardo, Artur Leung, Craig Sparks
Ricardo Sanchez, Syed Fazal, Tim Gallagher, Ken Filardo, Richard Killoy,Saravanan Radhakrishnan, Fadi Wahhab, Rupul Safaya, Shane Haas,
John Paden, Chris Bartels, Benjamin Schulte
Information & Telecommunication Technology CenterUniversity of Kansas
Global Mobile Information Systems (GloMo) ProgramPrincipal Investigators Meeting - July 28-30, 1998
Arlington, Virginia
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University of Kansas ITTCObjective
To create and implement technologies for
flexible, high performance, rapidly self-
configuring radio networks, and to
demonstrate these innovative technologies
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University of Kansas ITTCSpecific Objectives
Develop rapidly, self-organizing IP/ATM wireless networks
Develop modular and configurable radios with 5-10 km range
Deploy scalable prototypes for experiments and evaluation
Extend location-based network control algorithms
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University of Kansas ITTCImpact on DoD
Create new networking and communication technologies to support rapid deployment of US military forces or aid in civilian disaster relief operations
Provide high speed wireless communication to the smaller units of the military on the move (battalion TOC and below)
Bring interoperable technology into the military communication network at all levels
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University of Kansas ITTCChallenges
Rapid deployment of large, multi-hop wireless and mobile networks, and integration with other DoD infrastructure
How to exploit knowledge of location and radio capabilities for rapid initial configuration, mobility support, routing, and reconfiguration
Assuring quality of service in a mobile, wireless environment with rapidly changing channel conditions and topology
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University of Kansas ITTCTechnical Approach
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Nodes determine location based on GPS
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Orderwire signaling
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Automatically build a topology based on location and radio environment
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Establish high bandwidth wireless ATM bidirectional links
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Build user access aroundeach Mobile Access Point
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Capability to interoperate withsatcom services
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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Capability to interoperate with “wired” services
ATM switch services
RDRN Mobile Access Point Deployment
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University of Kansas ITTCTechnical Approach
Use of GPS or other sensor for location information
Exchange of location information between nodes with Orderwire system
Automatic topology configuration using digital antenna beamforming
Adapts to switch and user nodes moving
Interoperable with commercial satellite, Internet, and Asynchronous Transfer Mode networks
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University of Kansas ITTCTechnical Approach
Design and implement digital beamforming wireless systems algorithms for rapid network configuration algorithms for QoS sensitive traffic multiple adaptation algorithms
Deploy systems modular research prototypes measure and tune behavior
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University of Kansas ITTCAccomplishments
Implemented 5.3 GHz, 5.8 GHz radios with real-time Radio Controller and integrated with Network Control Host
RDRN testbed integrated with Rapid Deployment Force Demonstration Network
Orderwire system redesigned and re-implemented
Released software based ATM switch with signaling to Bellcore for evaluation in WIT
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University of Kansas ITTCAccomplishments
5.3 GHz, 5.8 GHz radios & cylindrical antenna arrays
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University of Kansas ITTCAccomplishments
Prototype systems tested in field at various distances
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University of Kansas ITTCAccomplishments
Prototype systems tested in field at various distances
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University of Kansas ITTCStatus
Preliminary radio designs tested full duplex omnidirectional systems at 5.3 GHz, 5.8 GHz equivalent to a slice of the beamforming system better than 10-9 BER at 7 km LOS
Cylindrical antenna arrays implemented
Orderwire and network control system revisions for higher performance complete
Beamforming radio implementation proceeding
Adaptive QoS-based MAC and network control research and implementation proceeding
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University of Kansas ITTCPlans for Future Development
Fabricatesoftware radio
testbed
Flowspecfor mobile
nodes
Beamformingdynamics
FY99 FY00FY98FY97
Resourcereservation
styles
End ofPhase II
Channel & linkadaptation algorithms
Design digital beamformingreceiver architecture
Systemintegrationand testingEfficient MAC protocols
Advanced antennas
Design modular TX & RX
Scaleable computing resources
IP/ATM performance evaluation
Projectstart
Now
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University of Kansas ITTCTechnology Transition
Applications to military and commercial sectors beamforming radio technology reconfiguration and mobility methodology & algorithms
Actual transitions interoperability testing at WIT facility discussions with US Army CECOM on RAP program
network control software provided possible demonstrations
telecom carrier interoperability testing with Sprint investigating UAV applications
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University of Kansas ITTCKey Resources
Contacts Joseph B. Evans, 785-864-4830, [email protected] Gary J. Minden, 785-864-4834, [email protected]
Web sites http://www.ittc.ukans.edu/RDRN
Technical papers 4 journal and 3 conference papers on RDRN efforts http://www.ittc.ukans.edu/RDRN/documents
RDRN demonstrations Rapid Deployment Force demonstration area
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN GloMo Demonstration
See the RDRN demonstration in the Rapid Deployment Force demo room
Multimedia data and conferencing wireless ATM link to the Washington DC Tidal Basin area from the roof of the Sheraton National in Arlington using 5.3/5.8 GHz radios and arrays
Roaming mobile end point in Washington DC area, with tracking via Orderwire and GPS
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN GloMo Demonstration
RDRN MAP Node near Jefferson & FDR Memorials
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN GloMo Demonstration
RDRN MAP Node on roof of conference hotel
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University of Kansas ITTCRDRN GloMo Demonstration
RDRN Teleconference from conference floor to the banks of the Potomac
