Wi-Fi Broadband Maritime Communications Using 5.8 GHz Band

• Tipo: Artigo em Livro de Atas de Conferência Internacional
• Data: 2014

Autores

Lopes, MJ (Autor) Outra; Teixeira, F (Autor) Outra; Mamede, JB (Autor) Outra; Campos, R (Autor) FEUP

Ata de Conferência Internacional

Título: 2014 UNDERWATER COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING (UCOMMS)

Underwater Communications networking (UComms)

Sestri Levante, ITALY, SEP 03-05, 2014

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 7 Citações

Scopus - 0 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 5