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University: Swansea Metropolitan University Research: Title: ASTEC (Automated Sensing Technologies for Coastal Monitoring) Researchers: Dr. Ian Wells (Head of School), Dr. Xianhui Che, Dr. Xiaochun Gong, Mr. Paul Kear, Mr. Gordon Dickers Automated Sensing Technologies for Coastal Monitoring (ASTEC) is a TSB-funded project which involves the collaboration of Swansea Metropolitan University, Wireless Fibre System Ltd, Vale Port Ltd, etc. The project would deploy a novel marine wireless sensor network on the sea bed to enable the gathering of data and to consequently quantify the effects of coastal erosion beneath the sea surface. To date no such system or data exists. The primary role of the sensor will be to either directly or indirectly measure the movement of the sea bed sediments In order to quantify coastal erosion more accurately; suitable algorithms will need to be investigated to determine the best method of doing this. This extremely innovative equipment would be deployed at many points within the project partners' countries to more accurately calculate the effects of coastal erosion. Network architectures and protocols would be studied, compared and selected for use in the marine environment. The network protocol stack and routing algorithm development would involve high level simulations using software OPNET Modeler. Teaching: Emerging Network Technologies Lecturers: Dr. Ian Wells, Dr. Xianhui Che This postgraduate module is to develop a detailed technical expertise of the technical issues related to advanced, complex and state of the art computer networks and protocols. Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to have an advanced knowledge of the technological infrastructure of WANs, LANs and the Internet; and to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of emerging advanced networks and protocols and to design, test and critically appraise complex WAN and LAN internetworks and also new or novel protocols. Wide Area Networks Lecturer: Dr. Xianhui Che This year 3 undergraduate module provides students with an in depth knowledge of the technical issues related to different types of Wide Area Network technologies, the protocols associated with dial on demand networks and a systematic understanding of the technical principles of packet switched networks. Upon successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of WAN technologies and protocols, simulate and test common WAN types. Wireless Network and Protocol Design Lecturers: Dr. Ian Wells, Dr. Xianhui Che This year 2 undergraduate module is to develop a technical knowledge of the issues related to the theory, design, simulation and implementation of network protocols and wireless LANs. Upon the successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the basic technologies needed to design and implement a wireless LAN; and to design and simulate simple network protocols. OPNET Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of solutions for managing networks and applications. OPNET's best-in-class solutions address application troubleshooting, application monitoring, network monitoring, network configuration management, capacity management, and network simulation. OPNET’s solutions have been operationally proven in thousands of customer environments worldwide, including corporate and government enterprises, government and defense agencies, network service providers, and network equipment manufacturers. For more information about OPNET and its products, visit www.opnet.com. |
