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| Project Name | Objectives and technological focus |
|---|---|
| ACTS | |
| FIRST | Feasibility demonstration of Intelligent Multi-mode Terminals for 2nd and 3rd Generation mobile systems (GSM 1800, TD-CDMA). www.era.co.uk/first/First.htm |
| SORT | Set the requirements for adaptive Radio Access including the definition of a functional architecture and digital signal processing; develop real-time hardware demonstrator consisting of an anti-aliasing filter, an ADC converter and the functional blocks to be developed for channelisation and sample rate adaptation (GSM, W-CDMA). www.ifn.et.tu-dresden.de/~sort/welcome.html |
| SUNBEAM | Development of innovative base station array processing architectures and algorithms for UMTS that are sufficiently flexible to support a range of architectures and Software Radio techniques. |
| ESPRIT | |
| M3A | Integrates existing network protocols into a single mobile platform permitting data delivery via different access means (GSM, DAB, HIPERLAN), switching communications between them as and when necessary. http://www.innovate.bt.com/projects/m3a/M3A.html |
| SLATS | Design and development of software architecture as well as of software library elements implementing the base band functionality of GSM and W-CDMA for real-time implementation on a selected DSP platform. http://www.csem.ch/slats/ |
| IST | |
| CAST | Aims at laying the foundations for intelligent and adaptable configuration of the physical layer in wireless communications links, enabling users to access customised services over networks operating with different radio standards across different frequency bands. Targets implementation of the protocol stack by proposing a three layer (management, procedural, physical) re-configurable architecture to provide the interface between the application and the underlying physical layer of terminal processing platform. Will build a validation platform to assess the operation of the proposed architecture for the delivery of selected user services. http://www.cast5.freeserve.co.uk |
| DRIVE | Aims at developing methods for dynamic frequency allocation and for co-existence of different radio technologies (Dynamic Radio) to increase spectrum efficiency and reach. Will develop an IPv6-based multi-radio infrastructure to ensure optimised inter-working of cellular and broadcast networks for the provision of adaptive high-quality multimedia services in vehicular environments. http://www.comnets.rwth-aachen.de/~drive |
| MOBIVAS | Aims at developing architectural approaches for integrated software platforms and systems, adaptable to different network services and technologies, which will open new opportunities for advanced Value Added Service (VAS) providers, and at developing innovative and modular network components for seamless and efficient service provision, enabling downloadable Software Defined Radio VAS. Will combine wireless technology with CORBA/TINA principles and with sophisticated QoS mechanisms. http://mobivas.cnl.di.uoa.gr/ |
| PASTORAL | Aims at developing a re-configurable, real-time platform for third generation mobile terminal base band development, using FPGA devices developed through a new co-simulation, co-design methodology which allows for an accelerated design cycle. It also looks into downloading applications and protocols over the air for re-configuration. http://www.ist-pastoral.org |
| SATURN | Looks into adaptive/smart antenna techniques, on both the terminal and the base station, for outdoor (UMTS) and for local/campus area wireless networks (HIPERLAN), aiming to promote high bit rate wireless services as well as to provide enhanced location information for location-based services. http://www.ist-saturn.org |
| TRUST | Starting from the user requirements from the perspective of the terminal, investigates Enabling Technologies such as analogue signal processing, adaptive baseband processing, novel transceiver algorithms, and smart power management. Investigates also system aspects like spectrum sharing techniques, multi-mode monitoring, intelligent mode switching, and software download including security issues. http://www.ist-trust.org |
| WIND-FLEX | Investigates high bit rate adaptive modem architecture, configurable in real-time, for indoor single-hop, ad hoc networks, concentrating on algorithms, protocols, and RF/IF subsystems. http://www.vtt.fi/ele/research/els/projects/windflex.htm |