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Area of Science:

  • Disaster communication networks
  • Wireless communication systems
  • Network optimization

Background:

  • Natural disasters frequently disrupt conventional communication infrastructure, hindering emergency response.
  • High-altitude tethered balloon base stations (HATBBSs) offer a viable solution for wide-area communication in disaster zones.
  • Limitations in HATBBS deployment, including resource constraints and coverage gaps, necessitate advanced network strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a cluster deployment of HATBBSs forming flying ad hoc networks (FANETs) for robust post-disaster communication.
  • To optimize balloon placement and power control for maximum coverage and energy efficiency in disaster scenarios.
  • To evaluate the proposed optimization approach against existing methods for improved network performance.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) algorithm for cluster deployment.
  • Optimization of balloon positioning and transmission power to enhance network coverage and energy efficiency.
  • Comparative performance analysis using simulation against a stochastic algorithm (SA).

Main Results:

  • The MOPSO algorithm demonstrated faster convergence and superior performance in determining optimal balloon placement compared to SA.
  • Optimized HATBBS deployment significantly improved network throughput.
  • The proposed method effectively reduced average network delay and packet loss rates.

Conclusions:

  • Clustered HATBBSs utilizing MOPSO offer an effective backbone for post-disaster communication networks.
  • The optimization strategy enhances system energy efficiency and maximizes coverage in challenging environments.
  • This approach provides a scalable and resilient communication solution for disaster relief operations.