Wi-Fi Broadband Maritime Communications Using 5.8 GHz Band

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Lopes, MJ (Author) Other; Teixeira, F (Author) Other; Mamede, JB (Author) Other; Campos, R (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: 2014 UNDERWATER COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING (UCOMMS)

Underwater Communications networking (UComms)

Sestri Levante, ITALY, SEP 03-05, 2014

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Authenticus ID: P-00G-1DH

DOI: 10.1109/ucomms.2014.7017139

Abstract (EN): Current maritime communications rely on expensive or proprietary technology, such as satellite, WiMAX, and narrowband HF radios. Broadband communications are limited to the near shore 3G/4G coverage provided by mobile operators. The usage of unlicensed and IEEE 802.11 networks may provide ship owners a low-cost broadband access to the Internet offshore, enabling real-time navigation applications and voice/video communications, while increasing safety onboard. Also, they can support underwater communications by acting as a bridge between shore and devices operating underwater. In this paper we present a performance evaluation of IEEE 802.11n networks in the 5.8 GHz band in a maritime environment. A point-to-point link was established between a fishing ship and shore. From our tests, communication links up to 7 km at 1 Mbit/s are possible, showing the advantage of using long range IEEE 802.11 links for broadband maritime communications.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5