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Project: Advanced Network Connectivity using Harmonious Optical and Radio Technologies

Acronym: ANCHOR
Main Objective:
ANCHOR shall leverage the progress beyond millimetre-wave (mmWave), THz, fibre and OWC to develop intelligent, multi-functional and scalable harmonious optical and radio wireless technologies that will be a driving force for the acceleration, implementation and adaptation of the next generation of communication. ANCHOR aims to extend the network from 2D to 3D using underwater and tropospheric platforms (including HAPS, and drones) for wider coverage and cooperation, harmonization and optimisation of optical and radio techniques to ensure interoperability, resource optimisation and EE.
Reference: 101227604
Funding:
Start Date: 01-01-2026
End Date: 31-12-2029
Team: Fernando Pedro Pereira Guiomar, Paulo Miguel Nepomuceno Pereira Monteiro, Adão Paulo Soares da Silva, Daniel Filipe Marques Castanheira
Groups: Optical Communication Systems and Networking – Av
Partners: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Local Coordinator: Fernando Pedro Pereira Guiomar