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NIST ATP calls for Input on "Advanced Wireless Communications"

Advanced Wireless Communications
ITEO Director and Program Manager: Elissa Sobolewski
In the fiercely competitive world of global markets, some of the best, most promising new technologies can get lost. Too risky for internal R&D or venture capital funds, they are often dropped entirely. ATP co-funding challenges industry to take on longer-term, higher-risk projects that will sustain their competitive advantage.

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Imagine the capability of sending voice over long distances. Doesn't require much imagination? OK, then imagine having over 30 channels of multi-media programs, including data, audio and video, delivered to you in your car while driving at very high speeds. Think of what's next in wireless communications. Imagine the possibilities. The tremendous growth potential. Then stretch your vision another order of magnitude. What are the not-yet-possible technologies that must be developed within the wireless community to enable the next generation and generation-after-next wireless systems?

We want your ideas. The ATP is industry driven and focuses on the technology needs of the U.S. industry. ATP leverages private sector resources through R&D partnerships. Talk to us about advanced technology development activities that will lead to new, innovative products, services, and industrial processes in the wireless area. A non-exhaustive list includes, but is not limited to:

bullet novel active/passive components development and device technology
bullet revolutionary simulation techniques
bullet advanced manufacturing processes and materials
bullet system architecture and networking concepts
bullet smart antennas and diversity techniques for wireless communications
bullet integration, packaging, and assembly
bullet millimeter wave test and measurement
bullet channel propagation modeling, estimation and equalization
bullet novel and highly efficient techniques for transport of multimedia data over wireless channels
bullet novel protocols for wireless networks enabling new services with different QoS (quality of services)
bullet mobile and ad hoc networks with other futuristic system architectures and concepts
What is the ATP The NIST Advanced Technology Program (ATP), which held its first competition in 1990, is a unique partnership between the U.S. Government and private sector to accelerate the development of innovative technologies that promise broad national benefit. The ATP provides a funding mechanism for industry to extend its technological reach and push out the envelope of what can be attempted. Basic research or product development is outside the scope of ATP.

Contact: Elissa I. Sobolewski
Director, Information
    Technology and Electronics Office 		Tel: (301) 975-3620
E-mail: elissa.sobolewski@nist.gov
URL: http://www.atp.nist.gov

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