Performance of Underwater Ad-Hoc Networks

Abstract— We consider the performance of underwater acoustic ad-hoc networks. We assume a uniform distribution of the nodes over a finite area. The node-to-node channel is modeled through the Ricean fading model. We adopt a communication theoretic approach and study the interdependence of the sustainable number of hops through the network, end-to-end frame error probability, power and bandwidth allocation and operating frequency. We find that the network connectivity, given by the sustainable number of hops, exhibits a bimodal behavior. We present numerical examples that illustrate the results of the analysis.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: VTC
• Authors: Andrej Stefanov, Milica Stojanovic
• Keywords: Communication Theoretic Approach, Communications, Sustainable Number, Underwater Acoustic Ad-hoc, VTC 2010