CRI: Secure Wireless Ad-hoc Networking and Sensor Networking

Washington State University, Pullman WA

Investigators

Abstract

Abstract Proposal: CNS 0454416 PI: Sirisha Medidi Institution: Washington State University Program: NSF 04-588 CISE Computing Research Infrastructure Title: CRI: Secure Wireless Ad-hoc Networking and Sensor Networking Systems Investigators at Washington State University will acquire laboratory equipment for sensor networking research. They will establish a laboratory with an-hoc network capabilities consisting of several wireless enabled computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs), and a sensor network of 50 motes. The PI's will conduct experimental research on topics such as: (i) detecting misbehavior in ad-hoc networks, (ii) identifying and isolating malicious nodes in ad-hoc networks, (iii) distinguishing congestion from misbehavior in ad-hoc networks, (iv) quality of service routing in ad-hoc networks, (v) secure routing in ad-hoc networks, (vi) energy-efficient information dissemination in sensor networks, and (vii) receiver initiated MAC for sensor networks. The infrastructure will allow them to do performance testing and validation of their research in a realistic testbed. Broader impacts of the research include addressing the growing applications of sensor networks in research and societal applications. The facilities will be available for education and course work, including courses that Washington State University offers jointly with the nearby University of Idaho in Moscow, ID.