Ultra Wideband Impulse Radio
Douglas Cummings
Research Engineering Scientist
Applied Research Laboratories
UT Austin
Thursday, November 11th, 2:00 PM, ENS 602.
cummings@arlut.utexas.edu
Abstract
Ultra Wideband Impulse Radio is a relatively new technology with old roots.
The technology is a radical departure from current wireless communications
methods and offers the potential for a large increase in information
transmission capacity in wireless systems. Besides communications, Ultra
Wideband Impulse Radio has the potential of solving problems and providing
solutions in a number of different applications areas. These areas range
from precise position location problems to through-wall imaging
capabilities needed for low-cost commercial applications. The purpose of
this presentation will be to provide a brief introduction to the technology
of Ultra Wideband Impulse Radio, some potential applications, and general
research areas needing investigation.
Biography
Douglas Cummings attended Arizona State University where he received a BS
in EE. He is currently pursuing an MBA in Technology Management in the
University of Phoenix's online degree program. A member of the IEEE, he has
performed as a systems integration and test engineer on Iridium and was a
lead RF design engineer for US WEST Wireless, designing CDMA Personal
Communications Systems in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe. His
experience also spans the secure communications field and network
engineering. He is currently a project manager at the Advanced Research
Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin and the coordinator of the
Center for Ultra Wideband Research and Engineering.
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