This UCoMS research aims to develop and deploy a Ubiquitous Computing and Monitoring System (UCoMS) for discovery and management of energy resources. UCoMS addresses key research issues to arrive at appropriate technical solutions in the areas of wireless and sensor network systems, Grid computing and storage, and application and monitoring software. The technical solutions are expected to effectively facilitate drilling and operational data logging and processing, on-platform information distribution and displaying, infrastructure monitoring/intrusion detection, and management of complex surface facilities and pipelines.

This UCoMS research cluster facilitates cooperation among research teams at three Louisiana Universities: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette), Louisiana State University (LSU), and Southern University (SUBR), enables training and participation of students in energy-related research for possible future employment in DOE-sponsored national labs and the energy sector, and enriches the lecturing materials of various courses offered in all involving institutions. The research cluster is expected to have a lasting positive impact at various levels, strengthening research and IT infrastructure in Louisiana.

This research is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Award Number DE-FG02-04ER46136 and by the Board of Regents, State of Louisiana, under Contract Number DOE/LEQSF(2004-07)-ULL.