Propuesta de usabilidad de modelos de propagación aplicables a redes FANET

Abstract

Abstract: UAVs, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are an indispensable part of current and next-generation wireless communication networks. Their application in multiple fields based on wireless communications is expected to improve spectral coverage compared to traditional ground-based solutions. FANET networks are composed of AD Hoc networks and need to be connected to a ground control station or satellite to communicate. Therefore, it is important to study and understand the traditional propagation mechanisms with ground infrastructure, in order to later adapt these propagation mechanisms to FANET (Flying Ad-Hoc Network). For the development of the present work, ground-based propagation mechanisms adaptable to FANET networks are used. Three scenarios were proposed and adapted, from which losses, attenuations and interferences were analyzed. The results demonstrate that traditional propagation models are applicable to FANET networks. Finally, research studies with UAV and real application scenarios are presented, giving more validity and enhancement to the present research study.