Making Wireless Information Technology Work For Biomedical Research In Mali, West Africa

摘要

Design and performance engineering of cost effective wireless networks in developing countries is discussed in this paper. The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases was chalenged to build a complete computing and telecommunications infrastructure in Mali West Africa to support biomedical research for HIV/AIDS, Ebola, Malaria and other virulent and bio-terrorism diseases. Innovative use of microwave, high frequency, wireless, and satellite networks provided a solution to give scientific researchers mobile voice and data capabilities in remote regions and provides an Africa to United States high speed Internet satellite connection.