IP: UWB funding opportunity; new program at DARPA...

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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> > FCC Notice of Inquiry / Ultra-Wideband Working Group mailing list
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> >
> > All:
> >
> >   Mari Maeda, in the Electronics Technology Office at DARPA, has just 
> > recently released information on a new program at DARPA: Networking in 
> > the Extreme (NETEX).  The announcement below (and its links) describes a 
> > large, new program specifically focusing on Ultra-Wideband.
> >
> >   This could be a great opportunity for those interested in developing 
> > UWB technology -- and getting funding for doing it.  It looks like it 
> > emphasizes UWB communications, networking and localization, chip 
> > development, and sensors.
> >
> >   Check out the links, and maybe start a discussion on this ListServ...
> >
> > --Bob Fleming
> >   Aether Wire & Location, Inc.
> >   bob () aetherwire com
> >
> > > The Information Technology Office (ITO) of the Defense Advanced Research
> > > Projects Agency (DARPA) is launching a new research initiative: Networking
> > > in the Extreme (NETEX).  The program focuses on robust wireless networking
> > > technologies that enable widespread deployment of  sensors as well as other
> > > types of distributed systems in a complex, harsh environment.  The primary
> > > emphasis will be on networking based on ultrawideband (UWB) radios -  as an
> > > alternative or a complement to networks using narrowband RF physical layer.
> > > Applications demonstrations such as distributed ground sensors and
> > > precision-geolocation will be explored.
> > >
> > > An informational and team-building meeting will be held on September 10,
> > > 2001 in McLean, Virginia.  Attendance is optional, but is strongly
> > > recommended for all potential bidders and future participants of the new
> > > program.
> > >
> > > NETEX program and solicitation information:
> > > http://www.darpa.mil/ito/Solicitations/PIP_01-46.html
> > > http://www.darpa.mil/ito/Solicitations/CBD_01-46.html
> > >
> > > Meeting information:
> > > <http://www.eventmakeronline.com/sta/View/index.asp?MeetingID=9>
> > >
> > > -------------------------------------------------
> > > Judith Hase Judd
> > > Business Financial Mngr for M. Maeda/NGI Program
> > > jjudd () snap org
> > > voice:  703-522-5123
> > > fax:  703-522-0367



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