System Theoretical Aspects of Spatial Signal Processing. The aims of the project is to gain better understanding of spatial characteristics of wireless communication channels; and to apply spatial signal processing theory to design receivers for wireless systems. The expected outcomes of the projects are new system theory for spatial signal processing, a new spatial model to characterize wireless communication channels, categorize a relationship between scattering environment antenna spacing and ....System Theoretical Aspects of Spatial Signal Processing. The aims of the project is to gain better understanding of spatial characteristics of wireless communication channels; and to apply spatial signal processing theory to design receivers for wireless systems. The expected outcomes of the projects are new system theory for spatial signal processing, a new spatial model to characterize wireless communication channels, categorize a relationship between scattering environment antenna spacing and multi-element antenna system capacity, and novel use of multiple antennas to improve the performance of wireless systems. Success in this investigation could have wide applications in the development of future mobile and fixed wireless communication systems.Read moreRead less
Model-Based Approach to Adaptive Channel Coding and Estimation for Future Wireless Communication Systems. The project aims to maximise capacity, data rate and user mobility in wireless communication systems and will advance Australia's fundamental knowledge base in this field so that it stays at the forefront of international research in mobile communications. The application of research outcomes by the Australian telecommunications industry will improve the extent and quality of mobile networks ....Model-Based Approach to Adaptive Channel Coding and Estimation for Future Wireless Communication Systems. The project aims to maximise capacity, data rate and user mobility in wireless communication systems and will advance Australia's fundamental knowledge base in this field so that it stays at the forefront of international research in mobile communications. The application of research outcomes by the Australian telecommunications industry will improve the extent and quality of mobile networks, increasing network capacity and the number of mobile phone subscribers in Australia. This project will also optimise the use of mobile network resources (such as bandwidth and power) in next generation mobile networks, which in turn will result in faster and more reliable services such as wireless Internet access for business and private use.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
Reliable Communication in Wireless Cooperative Networks under Channel Uncertainty. The project addresses important problems in Breakthrough sciences and Frontier technologies within the national priority goals. It provides innovative solutions for wireless information technologies. The project's high-impact contributions will advance Australia’s knowledge base and publication of outcomes will elevate and maintain Australia's existing reputation in the field. The project provides 1) high-quality ....Reliable Communication in Wireless Cooperative Networks under Channel Uncertainty. The project addresses important problems in Breakthrough sciences and Frontier technologies within the national priority goals. It provides innovative solutions for wireless information technologies. The project's high-impact contributions will advance Australia’s knowledge base and publication of outcomes will elevate and maintain Australia's existing reputation in the field. The project provides 1) high-quality training for postgraduate students and 2) opportunities for collaborations with a prominent international partner investigator. The innovative solutions will address the ever-increasing demand for high-speed wireless Internet and multimedia.Read moreRead less
Nonlinear Signal Processing: Optimisation and Tracking on Manifolds. Most hi-tech electronic devices must process signals. A mobile phone, for example, must encode, transmit, decode and receive voice signals. This project will use specialised mathematical theories applied in novel ways to advance the theoretical foundations of signal processing and develop better signal processing algorithms for practical applications. Companies with access to better signal processing algorithms have an edge ov ....Nonlinear Signal Processing: Optimisation and Tracking on Manifolds. Most hi-tech electronic devices must process signals. A mobile phone, for example, must encode, transmit, decode and receive voice signals. This project will use specialised mathematical theories applied in novel ways to advance the theoretical foundations of signal processing and develop better signal processing algorithms for practical applications. Companies with access to better signal processing algorithms have an edge over their competitors, and consumers benefit too from better and more advanced products.Read moreRead less
Robust signal processing theory for synthesis and analysis of spatial wavefields. This project will develop breakthrough signal processing techniques applied to wireless communication, defence and surveillance, entertainment systems, and acoustic imaging. The outcomes will produce new products. The project will also provide high quality research training for gifted postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
Design and analysis of optimum space-frequency-time codes for multi-rate OFDM Systems. This research work contributes to the ones of the major national
research priorities, the frontier ICT technology. It addresses the issues of a frontier ICT technology. Output of the project will place the Australia in the map of 4-th generation mobile and wireless communications research. These results will also influence the implementation aspects of future mobile communication systems and
attract the att ....Design and analysis of optimum space-frequency-time codes for multi-rate OFDM Systems. This research work contributes to the ones of the major national
research priorities, the frontier ICT technology. It addresses the issues of a frontier ICT technology. Output of the project will place the Australia in the map of 4-th generation mobile and wireless communications research. These results will also influence the implementation aspects of future mobile communication systems and
attract the attention of the international community. Other major
national benefit of the project is the training of PhD students
and the production of potential researchers for 4G research.Read moreRead less
Next Generation Planar Tellurite Waveguides. The project provides the basis for the production of new high technology photonic products in Australia, the availability of at least one new unique facility for future scientific endeavour, and the generation of skillsets new to Australia. New IP will also be developed during the project. A successful outcome could also ultimately result in new products offering, for example, enhanced National Security through the Defence applications, better measure ....Next Generation Planar Tellurite Waveguides. The project provides the basis for the production of new high technology photonic products in Australia, the availability of at least one new unique facility for future scientific endeavour, and the generation of skillsets new to Australia. New IP will also be developed during the project. A successful outcome could also ultimately result in new products offering, for example, enhanced National Security through the Defence applications, better measurements of atmospheric contaminants through the sensing route, and more advanced telecommunications services at lower cost for citizens and businesses, and for lower operating costs for service providers.
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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
Analysing Iterative Machine Learning Algorithms with Information Geometric Methods. Online machine learning problems arise from situations where data is provided a point at a time. There are many classical algorithms for solving such problems based on the principle of stochastic gradient descent. Recent research by the CIs and others have thrown up interesting but diverse geometric connections that offer new insights. The proposed research aims to integrate the understanding of these algori ....Analysing Iterative Machine Learning Algorithms with Information Geometric Methods. Online machine learning problems arise from situations where data is provided a point at a time. There are many classical algorithms for solving such problems based on the principle of stochastic gradient descent. Recent research by the CIs and others have thrown up interesting but diverse geometric connections that offer new insights. The proposed research aims to integrate the understanding of these algorithms with the aim of designing algorithms better able to exploit prior knowledge, and to extend existing algorithms to new problem domains thus offering well principled and well understood algorithms for solving a variety of novel online problems.Read moreRead less