2011 · 16 citations · 1 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMarine EngineeringAntennasNaval ArchitectureWireless CommunicationsAd Hoc Mobile NetworksBeam SteeringBeamformingCommunication LinksNaval WarfareWireless NetworksAd Hoc NetworkingAd Hoc NetworksAntenna Beam SteeringBeam Steering AntennasCommunication Range ExtensionDirectional AntennaNetworkingPower Consumption
SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific has spent several years developing directional wireless networks. These networks harness the power of highly directive antennas (range extension, higher data rates, lower power consumption, etc.) and have software to deal with the additional beam-steering complexity. The directional networking technology, DANTE, is outlined first. Three Trident Warrior at-sea tests of DANTE are then described, with summaries of each of their successes and limitations. Finally, we briefly relate ongoing DANTE-2 research efforts on the antennas and networking software.
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