Flying Ad Hoc Networks: Cooperative Networking and Resource Allocation

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with radio communication devices have been developed around the world and have been widely used in both civilian and military operations. However, due to the range of standards and protocols used in terrestrial wireless networks, as well as practical constraints such as battery power and no-fly zones, we need to explore advanced communication and networking theories and methods to support future ultra-reliable and low-latency applications. The networking and cooperation of multiple drones is called a 'flying ad hoc network (FANET)', and there are numerous new challenges to be overcome before the widespread of heterogeneous FANETs. This book examines a range of technical issues in FANETs, from physical-layer channel modeling to MAC-layer resource allocation, and introduces readers to UAV aided mobile edge computing techniques.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 287 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a powerful tool in various fields, thanks to their ability to operate autonomously and equipped with radio communication devices. These versatile aircraft have found widespread applications in both civilian and military operations, including environmental monitoring, emergency communications, express distribution, military surveillance, and even military attacks. However, the development of UAV networks faces several challenges, such as the need for advanced communication and networking theories and methods to support future ultra-reliable and low-latency applications.

Typically, the full potential of UAV networks can be realized through the cooperation of multiple drones, leveraging their ad hoc networking, in-network communications, and coordinated control. Some swarm intelligence models and algorithms designed for dynamic negotiation, path programming, formation flight, and task assignment of multiple cooperative drones have also shown promise in extending UAVs functionalities and coverage, as well as increasing their efficiency.

We refer to the networking and cooperation of multiple drones as the terminology 'flying ad hoc network (FANET), and there are numerous new challenges to be overcome before the widespread adoption of heterogeneous FANETs. In this book, we examine a range of technical issues in FANETs, from physical-layer channel modeling to MAC-layer resource allocation, while also introducing readers to UAV-aided mobile edge computing.

By exploring these topics, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of FANETs and their potential applications in the future.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811688522
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022