Efficient Multi-UAV-Aided Communication Service Deployment in Disaster-Resilient Wireless Networks

Shih Fan Chou, Chen Yu Yu, Sok Ian Sou

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Abstract

In times of disaster, a flexible and responsive emergency communication network is essential for saving lives and properties, especially after incidents such as hurricanes and floods when terrestrial base stations are not operational. Under such conditions, using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as aerial base stations is a promising solution due to their agility, mobility, and flexibility. In this work, we deploy multiple UAVs in 3D space with the goal of maximizing total user service time while satisfying users' Quality-of-Service (QoS) requirements. Our proposed method divides the target area into several regions based on the Voronoi Diagram to effectively serve dynamic user distribution. By moving circles in each region, we can discover the optimal placement of service areas. Then, we deploy UAVs to service areas with maximum total service time. Our simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in the total service time while fulfilling the QoS requirements of all served users.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, VNC 2023
EditorsSinem Coleri, Onur Altintas, Frank Kargl, Takamasa Higuchi, Michele Segata, Florian Klingler
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9798350335491
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event14th IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, VNC 2023 - Instanbul, Turkey
Duration: 2023 Apr 262023 Apr 28

Publication series

NameIEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, VNC
Volume2023-April
ISSN (Print)2157-9857
ISSN (Electronic)2157-9865

Conference

Conference14th IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, VNC 2023
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityInstanbul
Period23-04-2623-04-28

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Transportation

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