ROSNet: A WMN based Framework using UAVs and Ground Nodes for Post-Disaster Management

Roy, N and Debarshi, S and Sujit, PB (2021) ROSNet: A WMN based Framework using UAVs and Ground Nodes for Post-Disaster Management. In: 9th Edition of IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10-HTC 2021, 30 Sep-2 Oct 2021, Bangalore.

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Abstract

This paper presents a wireless mesh network-based solution utilizing stationary and mobile ground/UAV nodes for setting up a post-disaster communication infrastructure. The network is ad hoc and establishes connectivity over a large area without the use of a cellular network or the internet. We propose a complete end-to-end framework, where we deploy an android application on smartphones at the user-end, the wireless mesh network as the backbone of communication, and a graphical user interface (GUI) at a base station for facilitating situational awareness. The software stack is based on the Robot Operating System for broadcasting user information to the base station, and also for controlling the UAVs remotely. The GUI also incorporates a node recommendation strategy for selecting the optimal nodes. The framework is evaluated using UAVs and a semi-autonomous car, and the experimental results show that the proposed system could be indispensable in providing large-scale connectivity in post-disaster management. © 2021 IEEE.

Item Type:	Conference Paper
Publication:	IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference, R10-HTC
Publisher:	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Keywords:	Base stations; Disaster prevention; Disasters; Graphical user interfaces; Mesh generation; Wireless mesh networks (WMN), Cellular network; Communication infrastructure; Disaster management; End to end; End-to-End communication; Ground node; Network-based solutions; Post-disaster communications; Post-disaster management; ROS, MESH networking
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering(Formerly Aeronautical Engineering)
Date Deposited:	13 Feb 2022 08:46
Last Modified:	13 Feb 2022 08:46
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/71382

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