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Building underwater ad-hoc networks and sensor networks for large scale real-time aquatic applications

Jiejun Kong, Jun-Hong Cui, Dapeng Wu, Mario Gerla

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Large-scale Underwater Ad-hoc Networks (UANET) and Underwater Sensor Networks (UWSN) are novel networking paradigms to explore the uninhabited oceans. However, the characteristics of these new networks, such as huge propagation delay, floating node mobility, and limited acoustic link capacity, are significantly different from ground-based mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET) and wireless sensor networks (WSN). In this paper we adopt a top-down approach to explore the new research subject. We at first show a new practical application scenario that cannot be addressed by existing technology and hence demands the advent of the UANET and UWSN. Then along the layered protocol stack, we go down from the top application layer to the bottom physical layer. At each layer we show a set of new design challenges. We conclude that UANET and UWSN are challenges that must be answered by inter-disciplinary efforts of acoustic communication, signal processing and mobile acoustic network protocol design.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMILCOM 2005: Military Communications Conference 2005
PublisherIEEE
Pages1535-1541
Volume2005
ISBN (Print)0780393937, 9780780393936
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventMILCOM 2005: Military Communications Conference 2005 - Atlatnic City, NJ, United States
Duration: 17 Oct 200520 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE Military Communications Conference MILCOM
Volume2005

Conference

ConferenceMILCOM 2005: Military Communications Conference 2005
PlaceUnited States
CityAtlatnic City, NJ
Period17/10/0520/10/05

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