Antennas & Microwave SGSP (Signal Generations Signal Processing) Electronics, Sensors, and SDR (Software-Defined Radio) Technology

Antennas, SGSP Electronics, Sensors, and SDR are essential to sustainable development by improving resource efficiency, monitoring and control, and facilitating data-driven decision-making across various domains. These technologies are pivotal in addressing global challenges and promoting a more sustainable future. It’s important to note that as technology evolves, there will be a continued focus on making communication systems more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and accessible to underserved populations to support sustainable development worldwide. These trends reflect the evolution of MIMO Antenna, Metamaterial-Inspired sensors, and SGSP to meet the demands of a rapidly changing technological landscape. Additionally, ongoing research in these areas will likely lead to further innovations and applications in the future.

One of the next technology drivers in hardware is combining analog and digital technology onto a single monolithic chip to reduce cost, size, weight, and power (SWaP). Metamaterial-inspired sensors and SGSP electronics offer energy harvesting, which makes it a prospective alternative energy source for sustainable development.

Recent trends in the SDR technology show a note-worthy front-runner in hardware electronics and programming: the ever-growing artificial intelligence (AI) being integrated into the SDR space. Other key trends include the technology of the Internet of Things (IoT) powered and adapted through 5G networks and mixed with cloud computing to create a vast pot of information and data processing capacities. With their flexibility, programmability, and signal processing capabilities, SDRs offer several advantages over traditional radio technology. The integration of AI and ML algorithms, as well as the integration with 5G and IoT technologies, is further expanding the capabilities of SDRs. While there are challenges and limitations to be overcome, it is clear that SDRs will continue to play an essential role in the future of communication systems.

The IoT is being envisioned as an effective tool to combat climate change. Its sensing and monitoring capabilities provide insights into the root cause of climate change by sensing the amount of CO2 and different greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. The emissions of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels can be sensed in real-time. Accordingly, the carbon sequestration processes and rates can be monitored to increase the storage of carbon captured in forests, which helps to offset emissions. Furthermore, novel atmospheric “things” and technology can be developed to reduce atmospheric CO2 with integration into the climate IoT permanently. The climate IoT is also valuable for climate change anticipation and adaptation preparation. Its sensing and communication technologies, coupled with prediction systems and models, evident uncertainty and provide valuable insights into the exact nature of the climate for addressing UN Envision 2030 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals.

In summary, integrating advanced technologies such as SGSP, MIMO, IoT, SDRs, and metamaterial-inspired sensors into our communication systems and sustainability efforts holds great promise for addressing global challenges and achieving sustainable development goals. These innovations are poised to drive progress in resource efficiency, environmental protection, and data-driven decision-making, all essential for a more sustainable future.

Co-sponsored by: IEEE North Jersey Section

Speaker(s): Dr. Ajay Poddar,

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Kerala, India, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/384647