Distributed Control and Estimation in Networked Environments

Funding or Partner Organisation: University of Sydney (University of Sydney - funding source)
National ICT Australia

Start year: 2014

Summary: A key research challenge is to develop theoretical tools for the design and analysis of distributed estimation and control schemes suitable for distributed dynamical systems with network connected sensors and actuators. On occasions these can be very large scale and/or nonlinear, and the sensors may be moving, e.g. as a formation of UAVs. This project examines a number of key research problems within this field typically related to the control and estimation of distributed sensor systems. Collaboration with Australian Defence is also undertaken throughout this project with a number of key collaborators within DSTO, and these collaborators specify subprojects derived from particular scenarios from time to time, the latest of which is in software radio and its possible application to target localisation. This is a continuation of a pre-NUCA project. The standard NICTA IP agreement applies for all NICTA affiliated partners. DSTO affiliated partners are covered under an existing NICTA/DSTO umbrella agreement.

Publications:

Liu, Z, Yang, X, Yang, Y, Wang, K & Mao, G 2019, 'DATS: Dispersive Stable Task Scheduling in Heterogeneous Fog Networks', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 3423-3436.
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Pu, L, Chen, X, Mao, G, Xie, Q & Xu, J 2019, '<italic>Chimera</italic>: An Energy-Efficient and Deadline-Aware Hybrid Edge Computing Framework for Vehicular Crowdsensing Applications', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 84-99.
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Xu, Z, Liang, W, Jia, M, Huang, M & Mao, G 2019, 'Task Offloading with Network Function Requirements in a Mobile Edge-Cloud Network', IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 18, no. 11, pp. 2672-2685.
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Zhang, D, Ge, H, Zhang, T, Cui, Y-Y, Liu, X & Mao, G 2019, 'New Multi-Hop Clustering Algorithm for Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks', IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 1517-1530.
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Ma, C, Ding, M, Lopez-Perez, D, Lin, Z, Li, J & Mao, G 2018, 'Performance Analysis of the Idle Mode Capability in a Dense Heterogeneous Cellular Network', IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 66, no. 9, pp. 3959-3973.
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Mao, G 2017, Connectivity of Communication Networks, Springer International Publishing.
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Liang, W, Xu, Z, Xu, W, Shi, J, Mao, G & Das, SK 2017, 'Approximation Algorithms for Charging Reward Maximization in Rechargeable Sensor Networks via a Mobile Charger', IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, vol. 25, no. 5, pp. 3161-3174.
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Shi, X, Mao, G, Anderson, BDO, Yang, Z & Chen, J 2017, 'Robust Localization Using Range Measurements With Unknown and Bounded Errors', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 4065-4078.
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Shi, X, Mao, G, Yang, Z & Chen, J 2017, 'MLE-based localization and performance analysis in probabilistic LOS/NLOS environment', Neurocomputing, vol. 270, pp. 101-109.
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Xu, J, Yan, X, Zhu, Y, Wang, J, Yang, Y, Ge, X, Mao, G & Tirkkonen, O 2017, 'Statistical Analysis of Path Losses for Sectorized Wireless Networks', IEEE Transactions on Communications, vol. 65, no. 4, pp. 1828-1838.
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Chen, Y, Ding, M, Li, J, Lin, Z, Mao, G & Hanzo, L 2016, 'Probabilistic Small-Cell Caching: Performance Analysis and Optimization', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 66, no. 5, pp. 1-1.
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Chen, Y, Li, J, Lin, Z, Mao, G & Vucetic, B 2016, 'User Association With Unequal User Priorities in Heterogeneous Cellular Networks', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 65, no. 9, pp. 7374-7388.
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Ding, M, Lopez-Perez, D, Mao, G & Lin, Z 2016, 'Microscopic Analysis of the Uplink Interference in FDMA Small Cell Networks', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 4277-4291.
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Ding, M, Wang, P, Lopez-Perez, D, Mao, G & Lin, Z 2016, 'Performance Impact of LoS and NLoS Transmissions in Dense Cellular Networks', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 2365-2380.
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Shi, X, Anderson, BDO, Mao, G, Yang, Z, Chen, J & Lin, Z 2016, 'Robust Localization Using Time Difference of Arrivals', IEEE Signal Processing Letters, vol. 23, no. 10, pp. 1320-1324.
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Wang, Y, Tao, X, Zhang, X & Mao, G 2016, 'Joint Caching Placement and User Association for Minimizing User Download Delay', IEEE Access, vol. 4, pp. 8625-8633.
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Xu, W, Liang, W, Lin, X & Mao, G 2016, 'Efficient Scheduling of Multiple Mobile Chargers for Wireless Sensor Networks', IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 65, no. 9, pp. 7670-7683.
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Ding, T, Ding, M, Mao, G, Lin, Z & Lopez-Perez, D 1970, 'Uplink performance analysis of dense cellular networks with LoS and NLoS transmissions', 2016 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), ICC 2016 - 2016 IEEE International Conference on Communications, IEEE, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 1-6.
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Ge, X, Tu, S, Mao, G, Wang, C-X & Han, T 2015, '5G Ultra-Dense Cellular Networks', IEEE Wireless Communications, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 72-79.
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Yue, J, Lin, Z, Vucetic, B, Mao, G, Xiao, M, Bai, B & Pang, K 2015, 'Network Code Division Multiplexing for Wireless Relay Networks', IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 14, no. 10, pp. 5736-5749.
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Ding, M, Lopez-Perez, D, Mao, G & Lin, Z 1970, 'Approximation of Uplink Inter-Cell Interference in FDMA Small Cell Networks', 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), GLOBECOM 2015 - 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference, IEEE, San Diego, USA, pp. 1-7.
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Ding, M, Lopez-Perez, D, Mao, G, Wang, P & Lin, Z 1970, 'Will the Area Spectral Efficiency Monotonically Grow as Small Cells Go Dense?', 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), GLOBECOM 2015 - 2015 IEEE Global Communications Conference, IEEE, San Diego, USA, pp. 1-7.
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Keywords: Distributed control, estimation

FOR Codes: Mobile Data Networks and Services, Computer Communications Networks, Network engineering, Mobile technologies and communications

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.