By Sani Idris

A Nigerian researcher at the University of Southern Mississippi, Ilemona Atawodi, has teamed up with Geocent, a company that works with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to improve wireless connections.

This development, has a significant implications for Nigeria, where reliable connectivity is crucial for the nation's burgeoning tech sector and economic growth.

Their research focused on testing different types of wireless technology to find the best options for various situations, from smart homes to large factories, providing valuable insights applicable to Nigeria's own technological advancements.

In Nigeria, as in the rest of the world, reliable wireless connections are becoming increasingly crucial. From mobile money transactions to the growth of tech hubs like Yaba in Lagos.

Dependable wireless infrastructure is essential for economic growth and innovation. This makes research like that of Atawodi particularly relevant to Nigeria's development.

Atawodi’s work with Geocent explored common wireless technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth (used in many wireless headphones), and Zigbee (often found in industrial equipment), examining how the technologies performed in diverse indoor and outdoor environments relevant to Nigeria's urban and rural landscapes.

"We wanted to see how these wireless signals behave in real-world conditions,"Atawodi explained, describing tests conducted 'in open spaces and in places with lots of obstacles' to determine signal range and strength.

This is crucial information for planning wireless networks in Nigeria, where infrastructure can vary significantly.

The researchers used a small, affordable computer called the ESP32 for their tests. This computer is popular, because it has dual-band capabilities, allowing it to use both WiFi and Bluetooth simultaneously.

They also tested Zigbee, which is known for its reliability in industrial settings where many devices need to communicate over short distances, a technology that could be vital for Nigeria's developing industrial sector.

“Imagine trying to talk to someone across a field versus trying to talk to someone in a crowded room,” Atawodi explained.

“Some ways of communicating work better in certain situations. We wanted to find the best ‘way of talking’ for different wireless needs.

”The team’s main goal was to find the maximum distance each wireless technology could reliably cover".

They conducted numerous tests to find the point where the signal became too weak to be useful. This data can directly inform the deployment of wireless networks in Nigeria, ensuring efficient coverage and minimizing dead zones.

This collaboration with Geocent, a NASA contractor, showcases the valuable contributions Nigerian researchers are making to advancements in technology, directly benefiting the Nigerian tech scene.

This also demonstrates how Nigerian talent is being recognized and sought after internationally, bringing valuable knowledge back home.

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