Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10338086 | Ad Hoc Networks | 2005 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper, several fundamental key aspects of underwater acoustic communications are investigated. Different architectures for two-dimensional and three-dimensional underwater sensor networks are discussed, and the characteristics of the underwater channel are detailed. The main challenges for the development of efficient networking solutions posed by the underwater environment are detailed and a cross-layer approach to the integration of all communication functionalities is suggested. Furthermore, open research issues are discussed and possible solution approaches are outlined.
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Authors
Ian F. Akyildiz, Dario Pompili, Tommaso Melodia,