Transcript Hobnet presentation - Test-beds

STREP Research Project HOBNET
(FP7-ICT-257466, 2010-2013)
HOlistic Platform Design for Smart Buildings
of the Future InterNET
(www.hobnet-project.eu)
(FIRE - Future Internet Research & Experimentation)
Participants
1. Computer Technology Institute (Coordinator), Greece
Leader: Sotiris Nikoletseas
2. Ericsson Serbia, Serbia
Leader: Srdjan Krco
3. Mandat International, Switzerland
Leader: Sebastien Ziegler
4. Sensinode, Finland
Leader: Zach Shelby
5. University College Dublin, Ireland
Leader: Antonio Ruzzelli
6. University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Leader: DK Arvind
7. University of Geneva, Switzerland
Leader: Jose Rolim
Main Aim
“To ease and maximize the use of FIRE platforms for Future Internet applications
on automation and energy efficiency for smart/green buildings”.
Main Objectives/Expected Results
a) an all IPv6/6LoWPAN infrastructure of buildings and how IPv6 can integrate
heterogeneous technology (sensors, actuators, mobile devices etc)
b) 6lowApp standardization towards a new embedded application protocol for
building automation
c) novel algorithmic models and scalable solutions for energy efficiency and
radiation-awareness, data dissemination, localization and mobility
d) rapid development and integration of building management applications,
and their deployment and monitoring on FIRE test beds
Methodological Approach
We take a holistic approach addressing critical aspects at different layers
(networks, algorithms, applications/tools) in an integrated way, including the
following hierarchy:
- At the low level, network protocols and architectures, mainly based on IPv6,
are studied, with an emphasis on heterogeneity and interoperability.
- At a second layer, we provide algorithmic models and solutions for smart
buildings, with a special care for scalability.
- An interface layer for the rapid development and the evaluation of building
management applications is provided at a third level.
- Finally, proposed research solutions and key innovations are organically
evaluated in the context of the platform integration.
HOBNET main modules
Objective 1
To identify the needs, current limitations and
novel research challenges towards developing
smart/green building environments. To propose
guidelines for large scale deployments of sensors
and actuators networks in buildings, taking into
account the potential heterogeneous combination of
wireless, wired and PLC connectivity, in order to
optimize the energy consumed by the system itself.
Objective 2
The design and evaluation of scalable all
IPv6/6LoWPAN network architectures to support
Future Internet services and applications,
particularly
for
the
smart/green
building
management domain. The creation of a simulation
framework for networks of heterogeneous IP
networks. The development of an energy aware
protocol stack enhancing existing standards for
wireless sensor networks
Objective 3
To come up with a coherent set of novel models
and implemented, tested and validated best
algorithmic solutions and high level technical
recommendations particularly for smart building
scenaria, for problems including self-organizing
network design and on-line topology management,
energy and radiation awareness, routing around
obstacles,
localization/tracking
and
mobility
management
Objective 4
To develop a service oriented architecture easing
the mutual integration of several control and
monitoring systems, such as those developed by
the HOBNET partners. To provide an interface
layer between the building management system
and FIRE experimentation platforms to be used
for the rapid development and the evaluation of
building management applications.
Objective 5
To implement, integrate and evaluate a platform prototype
on a FIRE experimental research facility deployed in
UNIGE and RACTI, including proposed research solutions
and key innovations. To also evaluate the results from FIRE
facilities in an end-user environment deployed in the
MANDAT buildings in Geneva. A broader research goal is
to test the potential of IPv6 to deploy and integrate
heterogeneous sensors, including non IP based sensors
together with 6LoWPAN sensors, actuators and mobile
devices
Objective 6
To contribute to 6lowApp and its standardization
towards a new embedded application protocol for
building automation. To also develop a multipurpose
building automation demonstration integrated into the project
website and easily useable as part of demonstration activities
and for connecting with external activities through an API. A
broader research goal is to contribute to the vision of the
Future Internet and building automation
Innovation
- rather than an application-agnostic infrastructure, the project addresses the
specific R&D area of intelligent Building Management Systems (BMS).
- the “holistic” approach to Future Internet systems of tiny embedded devices
and the overall platform integration, in contrast to most existing approaches
which focus on particular layers.
- the interoperability challenge considering a variety of wireless devices
(sensors, actuators, RFID tags, mobile phones etc), and various hardware and
software types for each device.
- contribution to 6lowapp standardization, especially towards a new
embedded application protocol and application commissioning.
- the deep examination of scalability and mobility across large, remote
buildings (not just a smart home or a single building as usually in the state of
the art).
- novel application layer data formats and web-services.
FIRE validation
Key innovations will be experimentally validated in a large scale smart
building proof of concept application in buildings of a UN related
foundation in Geneva, existing FIRE test-beds and the U. of Patras
campus.
Developed algorithms and technology solutions will be tested via deploying
large numbers of diverse smart devices at the buildings and FIRE testbeds.
These tests will also provide real data traces towards accurate models.
A repository of implemented algorithms and a multipurpose building
automation demonstration for connecting with external activities will be
provided.
Target Users and Benefits (I)
- Future Internet research and competitiveness in Europe can benefit by
HOBNET’s study of critical open issues like the interoperability of different
networking technology, the integration of IPv6 with sensor networks of various
types, the algorithmic scalability and the development of new standards for the
application layer.
- HOBNET’s Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for Building Management
Systems (BMSs) can be exploited by the Building Sector European Industry
as well as Public Utility National Activities on Green Buildings.
- HOBNET’s green building scenarios can contribute to the next generations
of ICT to support lower carbon emissions for better energy efficiency,
lighting, and more efficient environmental simulation and monitoring.
Target Users and Benefits (II)
- FIRE researchers and building management application designers and
developers will be able to test their high level algorithms in hardware (not
just simulation), at a large scale, in realistic scenarios.
- Engineers will benefit from the interaction with rigorous algorithmic
methodologies.
- The algorithmic and distributed computing community will benefit from the
definition of more realistic abstract models and well-motivated problems
for sensor networking.