The Telecommunication Engineering Laboratory (TEL) is offering this grant to initiate a crucial study project focused on advancing wireless technology within the railroad sector. This grant is specifically for establishing robust wireless standards tailored for the unique challenges of mobile railroad environments. Furthermore, a key objective is to thoroughly demonstrate the practical feasibility of deploying wireless sensor networks (WSN) in these complex settings. The project aims to lay the foundational groundwork for secure and reliable wireless communication, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and safety in railroad systems through standardized protocols and proven WSN applications. This initiative will contribute significantly to developing resilient communication solutions for critical infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 54546
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RRD-10-009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2010 Research & Development – Development of Standard Communication Protocol for Wireless Sensors Network in Mobile Railroad Environment |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.313 — Railroad Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is eligibile to apply for this funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Telecommunication Engineering Laboratory (TEL): Start a study project to establish a wireless standards applicable to railroad environments and to demonstrate the feasibility of railroad wireless sensors networks (WSN). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2010 Research & Development – Development of Standard Communication Protocol for Wireless Sensors Network in Mobile Railroad Environment |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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