Full-Duplex Underwater Networking

Abstract

This thesis focuses on developing a full-duplex underwater acoustic network and in developing a new protocol utilizing demand assigned multiple access (DAMA) and frequency division multiple access code (FDMA). This new protocol will be utilized to expand networking capabilities in an underwater environment. A benefit of advancements in this area includes fiscal savings and optimization of bandwidth usage creating an increased rate of data transfer. The research conducted in establishing a full-duplex UAN using FDMA will put the Naval Postgraduate School at the forefront of UAN technology and make a significant contribution to understanding underwater networking, the benefits of full-duplex underwater networking, and full- duplex underwater networking using DAMA. These solutions will increase the efficiency and reliability of underwater data transfer and in turn, could be used for further research or as a stepping stone towards improved monitoring of oceanographic anomalies and littoral waters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA418292

Entities

People

  • William R. Tate

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Bandwidth
  • Code Division Multiple Access
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Data Links
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Local Area Networks
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Science
  • Network Topology
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Computer Networking
  • Radio communications and signal processing.