Research Thrusts
This project mathematically characterizes
structural dynamic properties of sensor networks
in order to engineer their design and operation for
dependable information fusion in urban operations.
Four research thrusts address our comprehensive
approach towards formulating an engineering science
for operational dependability of sensor networks
in this context.
IV. Experimentation and Validation
This thrust will experimentally explore the network
design space to formulate its structural characteristics
and validate results of other thrusts in
simulated and limited operational environments.
The Sensors and Controls test bed at Penn State,
established under the Surveillance Sensors Network
MURI (DARPA/RO PM: Dr. Ulman) and
several DURIP awards, has three sensor network
simulators of increasing fidelity, multiple
fixed/mobile physical sensors that are networked,
space-time clustering and fusion algorithms, and
field data from target tracking and robotic mine
hunting experiments.We will extend this facility to
emulate urban operational environments, establish
hypotheses to guide and validate analytical results,
measure operational values of structural variables
and their deviations from normalcy to estimate
structural boundaries. We will study tradeoffs between
space-time clustering density, coarseness
of the symbolization process, levels of network
hierarchy, and fusion performance. Simulation
based sensor network design, control and model
validation tools will be developed and matured for
hands on education and training, and technology
transition to the DoD and industry.
| Dr. A. Ray, PSU | axr2@psu.edu, http://www.mne.psu.edu/Ray/ |
| Dr. N. Shroff, OSU Dr. I. Chattopadhyay, PSU Mr. J. Koch, PSU |
shroff@ece.osu.edu ixc128@psu.edu jdk11@psu.edu |
| Mr. A. Cascone, PSU Mr. S. Sarkar, PSU Mr. K. Mukherjee |
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Heterogeneous Sensor Network Demo
Summary
Research Thrusts
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Modeling
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Network Design
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Network Operations
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Experimentation