Advantages and disadvantages of MESH broadband self-organizing network communication technology in UAV aerial networking
The advantages and limitations of MESH broadband self-organizing network communication technology in UAV aerial networking are as follows:
- Advantages
Dynamic network topology: since nodes are free to join or leave the network, the topology of the network can be changed according to the environment and requirements.
No need for pre-established infrastructure: Since nodes can be connected to each other, no pre-established infrastructure is required and the network can be formed quickly.
Light weight, high stability, and strong anti-interference ability: these features make MESH self-organizing networks ideal for use in a variety of complex environments, such as aerial photography, agriculture, and disaster relief.
Suitable for complex terrain and non-line-of-sight applications: each UAV can be used as a relay to realize applications under complex terrain and non-line-of-sight.
Long-distance operational coverage: due to the curvature of the earth, radio line-of-sight propagation is greatly affected, but MESH self-organizing network can realize long-distance coverage by multi-hopping.
Highly adaptive and anti-destructive: it meets the cooperative communication needs of UAV clusters in large-scale and highly dynamic situations, and makes the whole system present group intelligence.
- Disadvantages
Environmental occlusion problem: In some cases, such as mountainous terrain with large undulations, the communication distance of ground MESH self-organizing network is easily affected by environmental occlusion.
Equipment weight limitation: Although MESH self-organizing network has the advantage of light weight, in some scenarios that require more stable or higher power transmission, the weight and power consumption of the equipment may need to be considered.
MESH broadband self-organizing network communication technology shows significant advantages in UAV aerial networking, especially in complex environments and long-distance coverage.