Workshop: A Tool for Simulation and Visualization of Distributed Estimation

Date: 16 April, 2015

Time: 5:30pm to 7pm

Venue: CAMP 172

The objective of this workshop is to provide hands-on experiences with a Java-based tool used to simulate and visualize a wireless sensor network (WSN) used for distributed estimation. Hands-on activities will provide participants with a basic understanding of distributed estimation, as well as the effects of noise, number of channels, and other parameters on the performance of the system.

Agenda:

Introduction - Mahesh K. Banavar and Burak Kantarci

Distributed Estimation Basics - Mahesh K. Banavar

User Interface and Overview of Hands-on Activities - Burak Kantarci

Hands-on activities

Assessments

Closing remarks and refreshments (pizza!)

Objectives:

• To provide an overview of distributed estimation
• To provide a tool for simulating and visualizing a distributed estimation WSN
• To understand the basics of effective UI development and usability principles in software engineering
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the Java application as a teaching tool
• To collect user feedback

Audience:

The workshop is intended for participants in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Other participants with interest in signal and data analysis are also welcome to participate.

Expected Outcome:

• Participants will be able to use the Java tool to design their own distributed estimation WSN simulations
• Participants will have gained an insight into the significance of the role of noise, number of sensors, and other parameters in the performance of distributed estimation systems
• Participants will have a better understanding of the impact of the usability principles on UI-based learning

Organizers:

Prof. Mahesh K. Banavar, Department of ECE, Clarkson University

Prof. Burak Kantarci, Department of ECE, Clarkson University