Grant: Research Networks

Recent technical advances and wide availability of wireless access technologies and inter-vehiclecommunication systems are expected to culminate in the integration of different wireless networks such as theIEEE 802.11, 3G, WiMax and sensor networks in next generation vehicular networks. A plethora ofapplications are envisioned for the next generation of vehicular ad hoc and sensor networks. However, thehigh-mobility nature of vehicles in a VANet poses intrinsic research challenges on the integration of differentwireless technologies. The proposed NSERC Strategic Network project targets the development and integrationof communication systems and infrastructures for enabling the deployment of nationwide vehicular networks(VANets) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).This proposed NSERC research project will play an important role in determining how the heterogeneity ofwireless technologies and devices attached to vehicles will support seamless mobility and connectivity in thenext generation of Vehicular Networks. This proposal takes an interdisciplinary approach that will allowCanadian researchers and industry partners the opportunity to create collaborative involvement in developingkey wireless ad hoc, sensor and vehicular network technologies that will pave the way for the wide deploymentof intelligent transportation systems across Canada.The expected outcomes of the Network research include asolid understanding of the VANETs and ITS requirements in a heterogeneous wireless environment and thedesign of integrated architectures and novel robust, secure, fault-tolerant communication technologies to fosterthe Canadian research in large scale vehicular ad hoc and sensor networks. Moreover, the project will producehighly qualified personnel in the area of wireless networking in general and VANET in particular.