More groundbreaking research promises to be in store for researchers in Salt Lake City and New York, thanks to support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The NSF, in collaboration with an industry consortium of 28 networking companies and associations, announced it is supporting the development and deployment of the first two Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) projects, based in Salt Lake City and New York City. The goal is to advance the state of the art for wireless technology beyond today’s 4G, LTE and emerging 5G capabilities.
“The platforms announced today will enable cutting-edge research in living laboratories across the country, which is a new and important milestone for advancing wireless capabilities,” said Jim Kurose, head of the Computer and Information Science and Engineering directorate at NSF, in the announcement. “Innovative wireless networks, technology and applications are key to achieving the vision of future, smart communities.”
NSF has committed $50 million toward the research platforms over the next seven years and expects to announce the development and deployment of additional platforms next year. The 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.
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