Program
November 23, 2021
16:00pm - 18:00pm (GMT+8)
On-site Registration
21:00pm - 21:30pm (GMT+8)
Connecting to the Virtual Session I ZOOM meeting
Meeting ID: 99012000328
Password:461176
21:30pm - 21:35pm (GMT+8)
Online opening remarks by General Chair Fumin Zhang
21:35pm - 22:05pm (GMT+8)
Keynote Speech
| Speaker： | Emanuele Di Lorenzo, Ph.D., Professor of Ocean & Climate Dynamics, Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Speech: | Ocean Visions, Catalyzing Solutions for Ocean Health |
22:05pm - 22:10pm (GMT+8)
Break
22:10pm - 23:00pm (GMT+8)
Virtual Session I-A: Underwater Networks and Applications
2 Full Paper/25 minutes each [50 minutes]
Session Chair: Fumin Zhang
- Trustworthiness in the GUWMANET Protocol for Underwater Acoustic Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks [Full Paper]
Alberto Signori (University of Padova, Italy); Emanuele Coccolo (Università Degli Studi di Padova, Italy); Filippo Campagnaro (University of Padova, Italy); Ivor Nissen (University of Kiel, Germany); Michele Zorzi (University of Padova, Italy) - Improved acoustic underwater communication with orthogonal Kasami-based sequences for multi-user communication [Full Paper]
Marcel W Rieß and Frank Slomka (Ulm University, Germany)
23:00pm - 23:05pm (GMT+8)
Break
23:05pm - 23:55pm (GMT+8)
Virtual Session I-B: Underwater Networks and Applications
2 Short Paper/15 minutes each, and 4 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [50 minutes]
Session Chair: Fumin Zhang
- OpenWaters: Photorealistic Simulations For Underwater Computer Vision [Short Paper]
Mehdi Mousavi, Shardul A Vaidya, Razat T Sutradhar and Ashwin Ashok (Georgia State University, USA) - A Universal Multimode (Acoustic, Magnetic Induction, Optical, RF) Software Defined Radio Architecture for Underwater Communication [Short Paper]
Igor V. Zhilin and Osama M Bushnaq (Technology Innovation Institute, United Arab Emirates); Giulia De Masi (Technology Innovation Institute, Italy); Enrico Natalizio (University of Lorraine/Loria & Technology Innovation Institute, France); Ian F. Akyildiz (Technology Innovation Institute, United Arab Emirates) - Capacity Analysis of the Underwater Visible Light Communication Systems Over Salinity-Induced Turbulence With Noises [Extended Abstract]
Gunjan Matta and Priya Pandey (Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India); Monika Agrawal (IIT, India); Rajendar Bahl (IIT Delhi, India) - An Experimental Testbed for Underwater Acoustic Sensor Network Protocol Dedicated to Offshore Wind Turbine [Extended Abstract]
Fekher Khelifi (University of Nantes, France); Benoit Parrein (LS2N, University of Nantes, France) - A Low Complexity Aggregation Method for Underwater On-Pipe Sensor Network [Extended Abstract]
Chenpei Huang and Chaoxian Qi (University of Houston, USA); Aijun Song (University of Alabama, USA); Gangbing Song, Jiefu Chen and Miao Pan (University of Houston, USA) - Enhanced Underwater Acoustic Communication via Active Field Control [Extended Abstract]
Chaoxian Qi and Chenpei Huang (University of Houston, USA); Neil Jerome A. Egarguin (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines); Daniel Onofrei, Miao Pan and Jiefu Chen (University of Houston, USA)
November 24, 2021
8:30am - 9:00am (GMT+8)
Connecting to the Virtual Session II ZOOM meeting
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9:00am - 9:25am (GMT+8)
Plenary Speech
| Speaker： | Aijun Song, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Alabama |
| Speech: | Mobile Underwater Sensor Networks: Challenges and Opportunities |
9:25am - 9:30am (GMT+8)
Break
9:30am - 10:20am (GMT+8)
Virtual Session II-A: Underwater Communication Systems
2 Full Paper/25 minutes each [50 minutes]
Session Chair: Zheng Peng
- Underwater Acoustic Communication Channel Modeling Using Deep Learning [Full Paper]
Oluwaseyi Onasami, Damilola Adesina and Lijun Qian (Prairie View A&M University, USA) - First Step Towards 𝜇Net: Open-Access Aquatic Testbeds and Robotic Ecosystem [Full Paper]
Scott Mayberry, Junkai Wang, Qiuyang Tao and Fumin Zhang (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA); Shuai Dong, Connor L Webb, Aijun Song and Xiaoyan Hong (University of Alabama, USA); Dmitrii Dugaev (City University of New York, USA); Zheng Peng (City College of New York, USA)
10:20am - 10:25am (GMT+8)
Break
10:25am - 11:30am (GMT+8)
Virtual Session II-B: Underwater Communication Systems
3 Short Paper/15 minutes each and 4 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [65 minutes]
Session Chair: Zheng Peng
- MIF: Optimizing Information Freshness in Intermittently Connected Sensor Networks [Short Paper]
Howard Luu and Hung Ngo (CSUDH, USA); Bin Tang (California State University Dominguez Hills, USA); Mohsen Beheshti (CSUDH, USA) - A Variational Auto-Encoder Model for Underwater Acoustic Channels [Short Paper]
Li Wei (MTU, USA); Zhaohui Wang (Michigan Technological University, USA) - Modeling Acoustic Telemetry Detection Ranges in a Shallow Coastal Environment [Short Paper]
Frank McQuarrie, Jr (University of Georgia & Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, USA); Clifton Woodson (University of Georgia, USA); Catherine R Edwards (Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, University of Georgia, USA) - International Standardization for Maritime, Underwater Internet of Things and Digital Twin Applications [Extended Abstract]
Eunbi Ko and Delphin Raj K (Kookmin University, Korea (South)); Soo-Young Shin (Special Communication & Convergence Research Center, Kookmin University); Seung-Geun Kim (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering, Korea (South)); Soo-Hyun Park (Kookmin University, Korea (South)) - Underwater Internet of Things -Network and Device Management for Mobile Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks [Extended Abstract]
Delphin Raj K M (Kookmin University, South Korea, India); Eunbi Ko (Kookmin University, Korea (South)); Soo-Young Shin (University of Kookmin, Korea (South)); Seung-Geun Kim (Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering, Korea (South)); Soo-Hyun Park (Kookmin University, Korea (South)) - Adaptive Switching for Multimodal Underwater Acoustic Communications Based on Reinforcement Learning [Extended Abstract]
Cheng Fan and Zhaohui Wang (Michigan Technological University, USA) - An Acoustic Transmitter with Intelligent ON/OFF Mechanisms and Quasi-Location Awareness [Extended Abstract]
Zhiqun Deng, Jun Lu and Huidong Li (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA)
November 25, 2021
08:30am - 09:00am (GMT+8) On-site Registration & Connecting to the Online live ZOOM meeting
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09:00am - 09:30am (GMT+8)
Opening Remarks
| General Co-Chairs: | Jun-Hong Cui / Fumin Zhang |
| TPC Co-Chairs : | (Zheng Peng / Lee Freitag) |
09:30am - 10:00am (GMT+8)
Pioneer Award Speech
| Honoree: | Jianguo Huang (Professor, Northwestern Polytechnical University) |
| Speech: | New development of high data rate underwater acoustic communications |
10:00am - 10:10am (GMT+8)
Group Photo & Coffee Break
10:10am - 10:40am (GMT+8)
Keynote Speech
| Speaker: | Jian Lin (Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology) |
| Speech: | International Frontiers in Ocean Sciences and the Critical Role of Shenzhen in Ocean Technology Innovations |
10:40am - 11:55am (GMT+8)
In-person Session I: Underwater communications I
1 Full Paper/25 minutes each, 2 Short Paper/15 minutes each, and 4 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [75 minutes]
Session Chair: Tingting Yang
- Acoustic Intelligent Surface System for Reliable and Efficient Underwater Communications [Full Paper]
Zhi Sun (Tsinghua University, China); Hongzhi Guo (Norfolk State University, USA); Pu Wang (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA); Ian F. Akyildiz (Technology Innovation Institute, United Arab Emirates) - Impulsive Noise and Carrier Frequency Offset Cancellation for Underwater Acoustic OFDM Communications [Short Paper]
Yue hai Zhou (Xiamen University, China); Xiaoyu Yang (Xiamen University,China); F Tong (Xiamen University, China) - A Machine Learning Label-Free Method for Underwater Acoustic OFDM Channel Estimations [Short Paper]
Yonglin Zhang (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Universite Bourgogne Franche-Comte, China); Haibin Wang and Yupeng Tai (State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Chao Li (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Fabrice Meriaudeau (University of Burgundy, France) - Chirp Based Robust and Low-Power Underwater Acoustic Communication with Index Modulation [Extended Abstract]
Hao Zhao (South China University of Technology, China & Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway); Fei Ji (South China University of Technology, China); Hua Qing (Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China); Miaowen Wen and Hua Yu (South China University of Technology, China) - Research on Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Spread Spectrum Underwater Acoustic Communication [Extended Abstract]
Pengyu Du (Science and Technology on Sonar Laboratory, Hangzhou Applied Acoustic Research Institude, China); Chao Wang (Hangzhou Applied Acoustic Research Institute, China) - Adaptive frequency hopping underwater acoustic communication system based on channel quality factor [Extended Abstract]
Xiaoyu Yang (Xiamen University, China); F Tong (Xiamen University, China); Zhengliang Zhu (Xiamen University & College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, China); Jiaheng Li (Xiamen University, China); Junfeng Yao (Shanghai, China) - Underwater Acoustic Modem with High Precision Ranging Capability Based on Cesium Atomic Clock [Extended Abstract]
Jiaheng Li and F Tong (Xiamen University, China); Yi Yang and Zhiqiang Hu (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
11:55am - 13:30pm (GMT+8)
Lunch (Poster Setup)
13:30pm - 14:00pm (GMT+8)
Keynote Speech
| Speaker: | Wen Xu (Professor, Zhejiang University) |
| Speech: | Networks of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles: Results from the 2020 South China Sea Experiment |
14:00pm - 15:05pm (GMT+8)
In-person Special Session II: Underwater network and system architectures I
1 Full Paper/25 minutes each, 2 Short Paper/15 minutes each, and 2 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [65 minutes]
Session Chair: Zhi Sun
- Evaluating underwater acoustics sensor network based on sparse LMS algorithm driven physical layer [Full Paper]
Zhengliang Zhu (Xiamen University & College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, China); F Tong and Weihua Jiang (Xiamen University, China); Fumin Zhang and Ziqiao Zhang (Georgia Institute of Technology, USA) - Achieving Time-Sharing and Spatial-Reuse Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks with Communication Fairness [Short Paper]
Yu Gou and Tong Zhang (Jilin University, China); Jun Liu (Beihang University & Smart Ocean Technology Co., Ltd, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China); Shanshan Song and Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - A Scalable and Fair Power Allocation Scheme Based on Deep Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning in Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks [Short Paper]
Tong Zhang and Yu Gou (Jilin University, China); Jun Liu (Beihang University & Smart Ocean Technology Co., Ltd, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China); Shanshan Song and Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - Research on Optimizing Lifetime of Underwater Acoustic Networks Based on Ant Colony Algorithm [Extended Abstract]
Haobo Hu and Hongjian Zeng (Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, China); Zhangjun Guan (Shanghai Maritime University, China) - A Trust Model for Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks Based on Link Assessment and Prediction [Extended Abstract]
Suya Ma, Hehe Zhang, Rong Fan and Yishan Su (Tianjin University, China)
15:05pm - 15:15pm (GMT+8)
Group Photo & Coffee Break
15:15pm - 15:45pm (GMT+8)
Keynote Speech
| Speaker: | Li Ma (The Institute of Acoustics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences) |
| Speech: | Covert Underwater Acoustic Communication: Design and experiment results |
15:45pm - 16:10pm (GMT+8)
Plenary Speech
| Speaker: | Jintao Wang (Professor, Tsinghua University) |
| Speech: | Underwater Visible Light Communication |
16:10pm - 17:15pm (GMT+8)
In-person Session III: Underwater communications II
3 Short Paper/15 minutes each and 4 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [65 minutes]
Session Chair: Lei Wan
- Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Communication Between AUV and Acoustic Modem: From the Perspective of Experiments [Short Paper]
Jingqian Guo (Jilin University, China); Jun Liu (Beihang University & Smart Ocean Technology Co., Ltd, China); Mengzhuo Liu and Tong Zhang (Jilin University, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China); Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - Covert Underwater Acoustic Communication Without Repeating Patterns [Short Paper]
Biao Liu, Jianchun Huang, Ning Jia, Yan Li and Shengming Guo (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) - A Study of Mapping Sequences Spread Spectrum Underwater Acoustic Communications Using Gold Codes [Short Paper]
Yan Li, Biao Liu, Ning Jia, Jianchun Huang, Dong Xiao and Shengming Guo (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) - DOA Estimation of Underwater Acoustic Array Signal Based on Wavelet Transform with Double Branch Convolutional Neural Network [Extended Abstract]
Tianqi Quan and Xinghai Yang (Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China); Wang Jingjing (Qingdao University of Science & Technology, China) - Noise Robust Variable Step-Size APMCC Algorithm for Underwater Acoustic Channel Estimation [Extended Abstract]
Hanqiong Li, Biao Wang, Peng Chao, Pian Jin and Jie Wang (Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China) - Modulation Recognition of Underwater Acoustic Communication Bandpass Signals Based on Deep Learning [Extended Abstract]
Kunyu Wu and Lanjun Liu (Ocean University of China, China); Junfeng Wang (Tianjin University of Technology, China); Jialin Chen, Hui Ren and Jiachen Qiang (Ocean University of China, China) - Underwater Acoustic Adaptive Modulation with Reinforcement Learning and Channel Prediction [Extended Abstract]
Yuzhi Zhang, Jingru Zhu, Yang Liu and Bin Wang (Xi'an University of Science and Technology, China)
17:15pm - 18:00pm (GMT+8)
Poster and Demo Presentation
20:00pm - 21:30pm (GMT+8)
Tour at Shenzhen Talent Park
November, 26, 2021
08:30am - 09:00am (GMT+8)
On-site Registration
09:00am - 09:10am (GMT+8)
Pioneer Award to Commemorate Prof. Mario Gerla
09:10am - 09:35am (GMT+8)
Plenary Speech
| Speaker: | Fengzhong Qu (Professor, Zhejiang University) |
| Speech: | New Concept Biomimetic Stingray-like AUV: Autonomous Underwater Helicopter |
09:35am - 10:20am (GMT+8)
Panel: Talent, Think Toward Ocean Success
| Moderators: | Jun-Hong Cui (Jilin University) |
| Ya Li (Southern University of Science and Technology) | |
| Panelists: | Jianguo Huang (Northwestern Polytechnic University) |
| Shaobin Cai, (Huaqiao University) | |
| Fengzhong Qu, (Zhejiang University) | |
| Zhi Sun, (Tsinghua University) | |
| Lingling Zhu, (Nanshan Alumni Alliance of Global Renowned Universities) |
10:20am - 10:30am (GMT+8)
Coffee Break
10:30am - 11:50am (GMT+8)
In-person Session IV: Underwater network and system architectures II
2 Full Paper/25 minutes each, 1 Short Paper/15 minutes each, and 3 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [80 minutes]
Session Chair: Shanshan Song
- Uw-WiFi: An Underwater Wireless Sensor Network for Data Collection and Network Control in Real Environments [Full Paper]
Jifeng Zhu, Xiaohe Pan and Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China) - Field Experiment and Analysis of Underwater String Networks Based on PMAC [Full Paper]
Guolin Wang, Mengzhuo Liu, Xiaohe Pan and Yu Gou (Jilin University, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China); Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - Aqua-Psim: A Semi-Physical Simulation Platform Based on NS3 for Underwater Acoustic Network [Short Paper]
Jiani Guo (Jilin University, China); Jun Liu (Beihang University & Smart Ocean Technology Co., Ltd, China); Shanshan Song, Chuang Zhang, Hao Chen and Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - Requirement Learning and Matching MAC Protocol for Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks [Extended Abstract]
Yi Cen, Mingliu Liu and Deshi Li (Wuhan University, China) - Studying the Influence of UAC on Network Performance in Real Sea Experiments [Extended Abstract]
Zixin Chen, Xiaohe Pan, Gang Wu and Yiqing Lu (Jilin University, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China); Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - Underwater Acoustic Network Protocol Based on Directed Graph [Extended Abstract]
Dong Xiao (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Min Zhao (Economic Research Institute, State Grid Jibei Electric Power Company Limited, China); Ning Jia, Liping Wei and Yan Chen (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Li Ma (Institute of Acoustics, China)
11:50pm - 13:30pm (GMT+8)
Lunch
13:30pm - 15:05pm (GMT+8)
In-person Session V: Underwater applications
1 Full Paper/25 minutes each, 4 Short Paper/15 minutes each, and 2 Extended Abstracts/5 minutes each [95 minutes]
Session Chair: Chengbing He
- Sparse Reconstruction of Gravity Plume using Autonomous Underwater Vehicle [Full Paper]
Guangxian Zeng, Shuangshuang Fan, Yingjie Cao and Chuyue Peng (Sun Yat-sen University) - An Improved Side Scan Sonar Image Processing Framework for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Navigation [Short Paper]
Chuyue Peng, Shuangshuang Fan, Xiao Cheng, Yingjie Cao and Guangxian Zeng (Sun Yat-Sen University, China) - Design of Underwater Sensor Data Acquisition and Processing System for UWSNs [Short Paper]
Yiqing Lu and Guolin Wang (Jilin University, China); Tingting Yang (Dalian Maritime University, China); Zixin Chen, Shanshan Song and Junhong Cui (Jilin University, China) - Equalization in Underwater Acoustic Orbital Angular Momentum Mode-Division Multiplexing [Short Paper]
Zhipeng Li, Qing Zhang, Xin Wen, Fengzhong Qu and Yan Wei (Zhejiang University, China) - Deep-Sea Sound-Speed Profile Estimation Using Two Towed Temperature-Depth Sensors [Short Paper]
Zhen Wang (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Wenbo Wang (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Tao Hu, Lin Su, Qunyan Ren and Li Ma (Institute of Acoustics, China) - FH-FSK Remote Control Acoustic Release System With Mechanical Push-Off Mechanism [Extended Abstract]
Songzuo Liu, Yanan Liu, Jun Yang, Qinfeng Yi, Wangyi Pu and Lu Ma (Harbin Engineering University, China) - Influence of Acoustic Field Interference Structure on Underwater Acoustic Target Recognition Based on a Convolutional Neural Network [Extended Abstract]
Meng Zhao and Zhenzhu Wang (University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Wenbo Wang (Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China); Qunyan Ren and Li Ma (Institute of Acoustics, China)
15:05pm - 15:15pm (GMT+8)
Coffee Break
15:15pm - 16:05pm (GMT+8)
Poster & Demo Session
16:05pm - 16:20pm (GMT+8)
Presenting Best Paper, Demo and Poster Awards
16:20pm - 16:35pm (GMT+8)
Closing Remarks
16:35pm (GMT+8)
Adjourn