Communication Networks Stand und Zukunft des Lehrstuhl für Kommunikationsnetze Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Walke Kommunikationsnetze, RWTH Aachen FFV Workshop Freitag, 30. März 2000

2Communication Networks, Aachen University (RWTH) Research Topics at ComNets 1.IMT-Advanded (4G): future in mobile radio networks research Candidates (100 – 1,000 Mbps) –IEEE m: We´re well positioned (WiMax research) –WINNER: We´re key contributor (MAC, REC, multi-mode protocol stack, spectrum estimation methodology, OFDMA scheduling, radio resource management) –IEEE n: well positioned (WIGWAM MAC research) 2.Relay Enhanced Cells Deployment for Mobile Broadband 3.Coexistence and Interworking of radio systems: basis of cognitive systems 4.OpenWNS: Public Domain system level simulators 5.IEEE s (Mesh Networks: MAC) 6.Telematic (IEEE p, WAVE, VMESH: Car2X communication) 7.Multi-Mode Protocol Software 8.Mobile Web Services: We´re well positioned

3Communication Networks, Aachen University (RWTH) Status and future research funds in ComNets: „Algorithms & Protocols for Cellular Mobile Broadband“ „Broadband for All“ is a main goal in Europe: The research funding in large scale will continue over the next decade Application for research projects under preparation –IST IP WINNER 3 –IST STREP FireWorks 2 –IST IP OMEGA –IST STREP OpenWNS –others UMIC participation New DFG project POSSUM New BMBF project DISTEL

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5Communication Networks, Aachen University (RWTH) Einordnung ComNets/MobNets Prozessoren, Chips, Bauelemente, Platinen, USB Stick, usw. PC, Server, Mobile Phone, Funkstrecke, Lokales Netz, Motor/Umformer, Transformator, Elektrofahrzeug Internet, Mobilfunknetz, Glasfasernetz, Hochregallager, Automatisierte Fertigung, Fabrik, Airbus, Transrapid ComNets/MobNets Research/Teaching SMS, MMS, Google/Yahoo Navigation, Steuerungssoftware für komplexe Platt- formen und Systeme, Middleware & embedded Software Technologien und Plattformen: Produktion/Entwicklung wandern tendenziell in Weltregionen mit geringen Lohnstückkosten aus. Schaltungstechnik

6Communication Networks, Aachen University (RWTH) Was gab es Neues in 2006/2007 ComNets successor: 2. trial „failed“ without inviting any applicant by the search commission. The faculty plan is „not to allocate a successor in the coming years“. Wait and see what happens, this is not the time for any actions. Contracts: Projects contracted and projects considered „booked“ will suffer to cover cost of existent staff. Comnets New Building Start of construction works: ; End of construction phase: Excellence Cluster UMIC: Operation started (Ultra high speed Mobile Information and Communication) Without ComNets, UMIC would not have come into existence, with UMIC existing, ComNets is not accepted to exist further. ComNets currently employs 28 Ph.D. students. New Book „IEEE 802 Wireless Systems: Protocols, Multi-Hop Mesh/Relaying, Performance and Spectrum Coexistence“, John Wiley Nov. 2006

7Communication Networks, Aachen University (RWTH) A possible View on the Situation You are in the nice position that „you can continue as before, without a successor taking things over, even beyond 3 years extension of professorship. What a lucky situation, what a lucky person!“

8Communication Networks, Aachen University (RWTH) Corporate Members of ComNets Friends Circle

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