Research
The Center for Applied Communications and Networks (CACN) continuously seeks to address the evolving challenges in communication technology by developing innovative solutions that enhance system compatibility and performance. This focus ensures that CACN remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the field.
Explore some of our recent projects that showcase how our ongoing research efforts at the CACN play a pivotal role in shaping the future of communication technology, ensuring that systems are interoperable, secure, and capable of supporting the critical needs of society.
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Gunshot Detection Based Energy Substation Protection SystemGunshot detection based energy substation protection system Sponsor U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory Researchers Walt Magnussen Michael Fox Sabit Ekin Technical Lead Derek Ladd Period of performance 10/2025-3/2027 Project Summary The Gunshot Detection-Based Energy Substation Protection System is a federally funded project aimed at enhancing utility infrastructure security through acoustic detection technology….
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Texas TRUST ProjectTexas trust project Saving Lives with connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment Program Sponsor U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Researchers Robert Brydia, Srinivasa Sunkari Walt Magnussen Technical Lead Joseph Estrada Period of Performance 09/20/2024-03/21/2027 Project Summary The TRUST project, backed by a $19.2 million grant, is rolling out Vehicle to Everything (V2X) technology, also known…
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Qualcomm TO2 Emergency Response Management TestbedQualcomm Emergency Response Management Testbed Sponsor Qualcomm Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 04/2024 – 09/2024 Project Summary Assist Qualcomm with quantitative performance evaluations of prototype systems by targeting test scenarios for demonstration at the Interoperability Institute 2024. This includes providing pre-testing support and preparing a test plan for 5G Sidelink tests with…
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Squishy Robotics Impact-Resilient Droppable Robots for Payload DeliveryImpact-Resilient Droppable Robots for Payload Delivery Sponsor Squishy Robotics Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 06/2023 – 09/2023 Project Summary Provide consultation and RF testing expertise and support for Squishy Robotics. Anticipated activities include pre-event consultation during on project team calls, Recommendations to Squishy team on built-in RF measurement capabilities, Preparation of interference…
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Qualcomm TO1 Smart Engine TestbedQualcomm TO1 Smart Engine Testbed Sponsor Qualcomm Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 03/2023 – 12/2023 Project Summary Assist Qualcomm in characterizing the performance of their deployable 4G network by conducting three sets of performance tests under various operational conditions. These tests will evaluate coverage and quality of service, including performance changes under…
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Texas Comptroller Broadband Development Office Technical Evaluation and Support ServicesTechnical Support Texas Broadband Development Office – Task Order 1 Sponsor U.S. Texas Comptroller Office – Broadband Development Office of Energy Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 11/2022 – 03/2024 Project Summary Under this task order the CACN (at the time ITEC) shall provide technical evaluation services of all proposals submitted to the…
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Backup Network Timing for Mission Critical P25 LMR NetworksBackup Network Timing for Mission Critical P25 LMR Networks Sponsor Department of Homeland Security Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 10/2022 -10/2023 Project Summary The federal government and CISA aim to identify, define, develop, and demonstrate technologies and techniques to provide a backup network timing source for mission-critical public safety P25 LMR communications…
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National Spectrum Consortium Support Services (TIDES)National Spectrum Consortium Support Services (TIDES) Sponsor National Spectrum Consortium Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 09/2022 – 04/2023 Project Summary TIDES is a test and evaluation (T&E) platform where technologists can incubate innovative technologies in diverse, realistic settings, identify and address technical issues, and then test and assess the technologies with direct…
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National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Track G: PETS: Programmable Zero-Trust Security for Operating Through 5G InfrastructureNational Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Track G: PETS: Programmable Zero-Trust Security for Operating Through 5G Infrastructure Sponsor National Science Foundation Researchers – Technical Lead – Period of performance 07/2022 – 06/2024 Project Summary 5G mobile communication technology has been standardized to provide high-speed Internet connectivity to various devices and support diverse applications/services. The request for…
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A Digital Twin Enabled Testbed for Public Safety Communication TechnologiesA Digital Twin Enabled Testbed for Public Safety Communication Technologies Sponsor Department of Commerce – National Institute for Standards and Technology Researchers Walt Magnussen Technical Lead – Period of performance 06/2022 – 05/2024 Project Summary Assist Qualcomm in characterizing the performance of their deployable 4G network by conducting three sets of performance tests under various…