Naval communication systems using, for example, satellites, are costly, prone to delays, and have limited bandwidth. To overcome these limitations, Thales proposes a drone-relay system within MaritimeManet leveraging deployable UAVs to dynamically extend and stabilize communication links between ships. This paper presents the design and implementation of a distributed drone relay system within a virtualized simulator developed to test concepts for marine communication technology. The core goal of this project is a fully automated drone control algorithm that offers new smart functionality for both ships and drones. This project demonstrates that using drones is a viable alternative to traditional naval communications systems, allowing ships to communicate even at great distances.
The CS Design Project module is one of the two final modules of the Bachelor. In the design component of this module, students show that they master the entire design trajectory, from the first informal specification of requirements by a client to the delivery and presentation of a well-documented working product. Projects are submitted by clients from either inside or outside the University. Students perform the project in groups of 3-5 students under the supervision of a teacher from the Department of Computer Science. The supervisor is also the one who assesses the process and products of the group. Project deliverables include a project proposal, a design report, a presentation and a poster.
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Naval communication systems using, for example, satellites, are costly, prone to delays, and have limited bandwidth. To overcome these limitations, Thales proposes a drone-relay system within MaritimeManet leveraging deployable UAVs to dynamically extend and stabilize communication links between ships. This paper presents the design and implementation of a distributed drone relay system within a virtualized simulator developed to test concepts for marine communication technology. The core goal of this project is a fully automated drone control algorithm that offers new smart functionality for both ships and drones. This project demonstrates that using drones is a viable alternative to traditional naval communications systems, allowing ships to communicate even at great distances.
The CS Design Project module is one of the two final modules of the Bachelor. In the design component of this module, students show that they master the entire design trajectory, from the first informal specification of requirements by a client to the delivery and presentation of a well-documented working product. Projects are submitted by clients from either inside or outside the University. Students perform the project in groups of 3-5 students under the supervision of a teacher from the Department of Computer Science. The supervisor is also the one who assesses the process and products of the group. Project deliverables include a project proposal, a design report, a presentation and a poster.
View the full design report for this project.