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NSF Names Third PAWR Wireless Research Platform in North Carolina's Research Triangle

New regional testbed spanning areas of Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina will focus on wireless communications for vehicular and unmanned aerial systems


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Sep 18, 2019, 08:00 ET

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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced the third award in its Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program. In collaboration with an industry consortium of 30 networking companies and associations, NSF is supporting the development and deployment of a new PAWR platform based in Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina – named Aerial Experimentation and Research Platform for Advanced Wireless ("AERPAW") – that will power research on wireless communications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and ground mobility at a regional scale. The goal is to accelerate the integration of UAS into the national airspace through new advanced wireless capabilities, while leveraging UAS to advance wireless communications.

"The platform announced today will enable significant research into the wireless communications capabilities necessary for mobility systems such as those involving ground vehicles and autonomous drones," said Erwin Gianchandani, NSF Acting Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering. "By enabling experiments that consider three-dimensional, highly mobile, and diverse scenarios, AERPAW will be critically important for enhancing wireless networking capabilities in our communities, and for furthering the development of innovative new applications that will improve civic services and citizen safety."

AERPAW will be a first-of-its-kind aerial wireless experimentation platform with the goals of accelerating the integration of UAS into the national airspace and of enabling new advanced wireless features for UAS platforms, such as flying base stations for rapidly deployable wireless connectivity. As part of this effort, AERPAW will develop a software-defined, reproducible and open-access advanced wireless platform with production-like networking and experimentation features spanning 5G technologies and beyond.

The AERPAW platform in Raleigh and Cary joins existing PAWR testbeds POWDER-RENEW in Salt Lake City and COSMOS in New York City, all of which are targeting early-stage research in next-generation wireless devices, techniques, protocols and services. These platforms are designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of promising technologies, ensuring continued U.S. leadership in wireless communications while also preparing the emerging workforce for new job opportunities in the digital economy.

The creation, development, deployment and initial operations of the PAWR research platforms are overseen by the PAWR Project Office (PPO), which is funded by NSF and is run by US Ignite, Inc., and Northeastern University. The PPO works closely with NSF and the PAWR Industry Consortium to manage this $100 million public-private partnership. NSF has committed $50 million in cash toward the research platforms over seven years and expects to announce the development and deployment of one additional platform next year. The 30-member PAWR Industry Consortium, consisting of equipment vendors, device manufacturers and wireless carriers, has committed $50 million in cash and in-kind contributions that include equipment, expertise and human resources.

NSF's investment in the PAWR program is part of a broader strategy to support smart cities and communities. These research platforms will help to shape the future of wireless networks that will serve as the foundation for critical applications and services in our nation's neighborhoods and municipalities.

Potential outcomes from research on the AERPAW platform may include:

  • Advanced wireless networks that enable first responders to share real-time data during emergencies.
  • Utilization of drones to rapidly deploy communication networks during disasters.
  • Virtual reality systems capable of hosting workforce training programs.
  • Seamless communication between vehicles and roadway infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion and improve public safety.

Below is a description of the new research platform announced today, along with the participating institutions.

AERPAW: Aerial Experimentation and Research Platform for Advanced Wireless is led by North Carolina State University, in partnership with Wireless Research Center of North Carolina, Mississippi State University, and Renaissance Computing Institute; additionally partnering with Town of Cary, City of Raleigh, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Purdue University, University of South Carolina, and many other academic, industry and municipal partners.

"NC State is committed to groundbreaking research that benefits our communities," says NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson. "We're excited to work with our public and private partners to advance wireless communications and drone interaction."

To learn more, visit the PAWR website at www.advancedwireless.org, and the AERPAW website at https://aerpaw.org/.

About the PAWR Project Office (PPO)
The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research Project Office (PPO) manages the $100 million public-private partnership and oversees the research platforms. The PPO is co-led by US Ignite and Northeastern University. It collaborates closely with the National Science Foundation, the wireless research community, local communities, and industry, in part through the Industry Consortium, in the design, development, deployment, and initial operations of the research platforms.

About US Ignite
US Ignite is a non‐profit organization accelerating the smart city movement by guiding communities into the connected future, creating a path for private sector growth, and advancing technology research that's at the heart of smart city development. Follow US Ignite on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

About Northeastern University
Northeastern University is a global, experiential, and top‐tier research university, with the world's most innovative cooperative education program. Research in the College of Engineering looks at critical issues in materials, processes, systems, and infrastructure at every scale—nano to macro to global—grounded in a translational approach that integrates the values of fundamental and applied research to meet societal needs.

About the National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2019, its budget is $8.1 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and other institutions. Each year, NSF receives more than 50,000 competitive proposals for funding and makes about 12,000 new funding awards.

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