EE206A

Mobile and Wireless Networked Computing Systems

Spring

2005

http://nesl.ee.ucla.edu/courses/ee206a/2005s

This is an nterdisciplinary course focusing on study of distributed embedded systems concepts needed to realize systems such as wireless sensor and actuator networks for monitoring and control of the physical world. Topics include network self-configuration including localization and timing synchronization; energy-aware system design and operation; protocols for MAC, routing, transport, disruption tolerance; programming issues and models including language, OS, database, and midddleware; in-network collaborative processing; fundmantal characteristics such as coverage, connectivity, capacity, latency etc.; techniques for exploitation and management of actuation and mobility; data and system integrity issues including calibration, faults, debugging, and security; and, usage issues such as human interfaces and safety. The course provides an in-depth treatment of background material, fundamental concepts, and research challenges in distributed embedded systems with a focus on wirelessed sensor and actuator networks. The course will seek to comprehensively expose the students to a range of topics in this interdisciplinary area ranging from lower level issues of wireless networking and sensing to higher level issues of data management and high integrity operation, and will emphasize the interaction and trade-offs across these levels. The course will also prepare students for research in this interdisciplinary field that draws upon knowledge from embedded systems, signal processing, computer networking, and software systems.