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ERI: Towards An AI-Defined Integrated Sensing and Communication Underwater Optical Network — NSF Award to Saint Louis University (

There are a growing number of underwater applications, including climate change monitoring, marine biology research, oil rigs exploration, unmanned operations, search and rescue, underwater navigation, and scuba diving. Most of these applications demand reliable, flexible, and high-speed underwater sensing and communic

Award titleERI: Towards An AI-Defined Integrated Sensing and Communication Underwater Optical Network
Award ID2501709
AwardeeSaint Louis University
CitySAINT LOUIS
StateMO
Amount obligated$199,976
Principal investigatorNan Cen
ProgramERI-Eng. Research Initiation
Start date10/01/2025
AbstractThere are a growing number of underwater applications, including climate change monitoring, marine biology research, oil rigs exploration, unmanned operations, search and rescue, underwater navigation, and scuba diving. Most of these applications demand reliable, flexible, and high-speed underwater sensing and communication systems. Despite significant advancements in terrestrial and space communication, high-speed underwater wireless communication remains in its infancy due to the harsh environ
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