TDMA frame design for a prototype underwater RF communication network

Che, Xianhui, Wells, Ian, Dickers, Gordon and Kear, Paul (2012) TDMA frame design for a prototype underwater RF communication network. Ad Hoc Networks, 10 (3). pp. 317-327. ISSN 1570-8713

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Very low frequency electromagnetic communication system is used in a small scale underwater wireless sensor network for coastal monitoring purposes, as recent research has demonstrated distinct advantages of radio waves compared to acoustic and optical waves in shallow water conditions. This paper describes the detailed TDMA and packet design process for the prototype sensor system. The lightweight protocol is time division based in order to fit the unique characteristics and specifications of the network. Evaluations are based on initial beach trial as well as modeling and simulations.

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Additional information	This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of the following article: Xianhui Che, Ian Wells, Gordon Dickers, and Paul Kear, ‘TDMA frame design for a prototype underwater RF communication network’, Ad Hoc Networks, Vol. 10 (3): 317-327, first available online 23 July 2011. The version of record is available online at doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adhoc.2011.07.002 © 2011 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved.
Keywords	communications, tdma, underwater electromagnetic, underwater wireless sensor networks
Date Deposited	15 May 2025 13:02
Last Modified	30 Jun 2025 00:03