Airborne Communication Networks for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Airborne Communication Networks for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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DOI：
10.1109/jproc.2008.2006127
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发表时间：
2008-12
影响因子：
20.6
通讯作者：
E. Frew;T. Brown
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作者：
E. Frew;T. Brown
本文探讨了网状机载通信网络在小型无人机系统作战性能中的作用。小型无人机系统有可能在民用领域创造新的应用和市场，实现许多颠覆性技术，并对空中交通管制系统施加相当大的压力。我们认为，现有的网络通信架构，只有网状的ad hoc网络可以满足大量的小型飞机预计将在未来部署的通信需求。使用异构无人机系统的实验结果表明，网状机载通信是可行的，它扩展了小型无人机的操作包线，在增加通信的可变性为代价，和网络为中心的多个合作飞机的操作是可能的。此外，小型无人机的机载网络的能力，利用受控的移动性，以提高性能进行了讨论。
This paper explores the role of meshed airborne communication networks in the operational performance of small unmanned aircraft systems. Small unmanned aircraft systems have the potential to create new applications and markets in civil domains, enable many disruptive technologies, and put considerable stress on air traffic control systems. We argue that of the existing networked communication architectures, only meshed ad hoc networking can meet the communication demands for the large number of small aircraft expected to be deployed in future. Experimental results using the heterogeneous unmanned aircraft system are presented to show that meshed airborne communication is feasible, that it extends the operational envelope of small unmanned aircraft at the expense of increased communication variability, and that net-centric operation of multiple cooperating aircraft is possible. Additionally, the ability of airborne networks of small unmanned aircraft to exploit controlled mobility to improve performance is discussed.