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An Overview of Underwater Sensor Networks

Authors:
Christina Peach
Abdulrahman Yarali

Keywords: Underwater sensor; architecture; applications; propagation; modulation

Abstract:
It is becoming clear that underwater sensor networks are needed to predict natural disasters, provide scientist research for marine life exploration, and to advance military capabilities. These underwater sensor networks pose great challenges to our existing technologies used in terrestrial sensor networks, mainly due to the acoustic waves used in water. These waves behave differently than the radio waves on land. The purposes of this research paper is to provide a better understanding of an underwater sensor network architecture, basic characteristic, applications, and examine the propagation limitations of acoustic communication. We also provide an overview of modulations and medium access controls.

Pages: 31 to 36

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2013

Publication date: July 21, 2013

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4219

ISBN: 978-1-61208-284-4

Location: Nice, France

Dates: from July 21, 2013 to July 26, 2013