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This study developed a robust wireless sensor network (WSN) for a squadron of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to detect intruder boats near a launch center. Experimental tests confirmed the network

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  • Robotics

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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used for surveillance and monitoring.
  • Effective communication networks are crucial for multi-UAV systems to operate cohesively.
  • Existing communication methods may not be optimal for specific operational environments like maritime surveillance near launch centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a robust data communication network for a squadron of UAVs.
  • To enable intruder boat detection in the rocket impact area of the Barreira do Inferno Launch Center (CLBI).
  • To evaluate the performance, robustness, and reliability of the proposed UAV communication network.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) architecture using XBee Pro 900HP S3B modules.
  • Design and integration of embedded hardware and a dedicated communication antenna for UAVs.
  • Conducting experimental tests in various communication scenarios and utilizing network management software for performance analysis.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of a data communication network architecture for a UAV squadron.
  • Experimental validation of network robustness and reliability across different communication scenarios.
  • Performance metrics including throughput, packet loss, signal received quality, range, and latency were measured.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed communication network architecture demonstrates high quality and reliable performance for UAV operations.
  • The system effectively supports the mission objective of detecting intruder boats in the specified operational area.
  • The experimental results confirm the viability and effectiveness of the developed UAV communication system.