New error correction strategies for continuous variable quantum key distribution. Quantum key distribution is a completely secure method for two distant parties to share a unique secret key. The aim of this project is to design new algorithms, construction tools and analysis techniques to produce new iterative error correction codes, which will improve the operational distance and performance of quantum key distribution.
Development of Novel Polymer Optical Fiber Gratings. Polymer optical fiber gratings have attracted extensive worldwide research interest due to the excellent tunability and high sensitivity. They can be well developed into major devices for future optical communication and fiber sensing. But the research on polymer optical fiber are still at the early stage and the overall achievable performance of polymer optical fiber grating remains modest in comparison with that achieved in silica fiber grat ....Development of Novel Polymer Optical Fiber Gratings. Polymer optical fiber gratings have attracted extensive worldwide research interest due to the excellent tunability and high sensitivity. They can be well developed into major devices for future optical communication and fiber sensing. But the research on polymer optical fiber are still at the early stage and the overall achievable performance of polymer optical fiber grating remains modest in comparison with that achieved in silica fiber grating. This project addresses a range of key issues with scientific and technological importance on further exploring polymer optical fiber gratings for future industrial applications.Read moreRead less
A Spatially-Aware RFID-enhanced Sensor Network. Using radio frequency identity (RFID) tags to revolutionise sensor network technologies has the potential to have wide ranging impacts on many of Australia's key industries, including precision agriculture, health care and habitat monitoring (e.g., bush fires).
This fundamental research will create a new type of communication network that will have tremendous impact by allowing monitoring and tracking technologies to be deployed over large, infr ....A Spatially-Aware RFID-enhanced Sensor Network. Using radio frequency identity (RFID) tags to revolutionise sensor network technologies has the potential to have wide ranging impacts on many of Australia's key industries, including precision agriculture, health care and habitat monitoring (e.g., bush fires).
This fundamental research will create a new type of communication network that will have tremendous impact by allowing monitoring and tracking technologies to be deployed over large, infrastructure-free areas at nominal cost. By contributing to the solution of the cost and complexity problems that limit practical deployment of sensor networks, we hope help Australia become a global leader in realizing real-world benefits from information communication technologies.Read moreRead less
Characterisation of soldered and adhesively bonded assemblies in photonic packages. Photonic packaging plays key roles in development of new optical technology. The project aims to establish the theories and techniques for characterising the integrity of soldered and adhesively bonded assemblies for photonic packaging. The critical failure mechanisms will be investigated, and sophisticated life prediction models will be established using artificial neural network (ANN) approaches for reliability ....Characterisation of soldered and adhesively bonded assemblies in photonic packages. Photonic packaging plays key roles in development of new optical technology. The project aims to establish the theories and techniques for characterising the integrity of soldered and adhesively bonded assemblies for photonic packaging. The critical failure mechanisms will be investigated, and sophisticated life prediction models will be established using artificial neural network (ANN) approaches for reliability assessment. The outcomes of the project will fill the gap in the knowledge for characterising failure processes of these assemblies and provide effective methods and easy-to-use guidelines
for reliability evaluation and life prediction of photonic packages, expanding and enhancing Australia's capacity in the areas.
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Agile and Efficient Machine to Machine Communication Systems. The project plans to deliver building blocks for designing future machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless access networks with a wide range of new applications. M2M communications have emerged as a new communication paradigm and are likely to become a dominant form of future communications. The project aims to develop novel communications techniques that are tailored to unique M2M network characteristics and requirements and demonstrate the ....Agile and Efficient Machine to Machine Communication Systems. The project plans to deliver building blocks for designing future machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless access networks with a wide range of new applications. M2M communications have emerged as a new communication paradigm and are likely to become a dominant form of future communications. The project aims to develop novel communications techniques that are tailored to unique M2M network characteristics and requirements and demonstrate the proposed algorithms in practical systems. The outcomes are intended to contribute to the modernisation and transformation of critical infrastructures into smart systems, delivering more reliable, efficient and cost-effective services.Read moreRead less
Compressed network sharing for large-scale distributed systems. The project will make the critical theoretical advances to enable the building of large-scale machine-to-machine communications systems. This will be the essential precursor to technologies for constructing Australia’s intelligent infrastructure and smart cities.
Scaling Up Satellite Communications for the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolution in sensing and automation that is becoming vital for industries including farming and mining. However, in remote areas, it is especially challenging to connect the large numbers of devices needed. This project will develop novel signal processing and communications approaches to deliver high quality data services to vast numbers of remote IoT devices, distributed over continental scales c ....Scaling Up Satellite Communications for the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolution in sensing and automation that is becoming vital for industries including farming and mining. However, in remote areas, it is especially challenging to connect the large numbers of devices needed. This project will develop novel signal processing and communications approaches to deliver high quality data services to vast numbers of remote IoT devices, distributed over continental scales connected via low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. It will provide the tools for LEO satellite service providers to dimension their networks and assist IoT providers to scale their remote sensor networks and IoT deployments, with ever increasing demand on the limited satellite bandwidth.Read moreRead less
Gigabit wireless multiple access at E-band. This project will develop the theoretical advances that will lead to the creation of gigabit wireless multiple access networks, with data rates at least two orders of magnitude faster than current wireless networks. This will enable cost-effective 'last mile' links to the national broadband network in densely populated urban areas and in rural and regional Australia.
Processing and Compression of Digital Video in Immersive Environments. This project will have significant economic and social benefits, both in terms of the technologies developed and the new applications in training and entertainment supported by them. This project supports the national research priority "Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries", supporting media and creative industries and assisting organisations to collaborate across large distances. These be ....Processing and Compression of Digital Video in Immersive Environments. This project will have significant economic and social benefits, both in terms of the technologies developed and the new applications in training and entertainment supported by them. This project supports the national research priority "Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries", supporting media and creative industries and assisting organisations to collaborate across large distances. These benefits will be realised in both urban and remote areas. The collaboration between the CIs and the iCinema Centre will lead to the application of advanced technology to real-world problems.Read moreRead less
Object-based Video Compression for Delay-Insensitive Services. Digital television is now big business worldwide. Techniques that can lead to improved compression of audiovisual services will always be of interest both to international standards bodies and to industry. The development of more efficient transmission techniques for audiovisual services will be of considerable benefit to all regions of Australia and in particular to remote regions. It can be expected that the development of this tec ....Object-based Video Compression for Delay-Insensitive Services. Digital television is now big business worldwide. Techniques that can lead to improved compression of audiovisual services will always be of interest both to international standards bodies and to industry. The development of more efficient transmission techniques for audiovisual services will be of considerable benefit to all regions of Australia and in particular to remote regions. It can be expected that the development of this technology will significantly improve service quality in these areas without the need for upgrading the existing telecommunications infrastructure. This will allow, for example, pay and free-to-air operators to provide additional services within their current bandwidth limitations.Read moreRead less