Auto Relay Handover Method for Extended Star Topology UAV Networks

Iskin M. E., Sevgili S. O., Yeniçeri R.

12th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE), ELECTR NETWORK, 16 - 19 Temmuz 2021, ss.378-383 identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/icmae52228.2021.9522498
  • Basıldığı Ülke: ELECTR NETWORK
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.378-383
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: telemetry, time division multiplexing, unmanned aerial vehicle, star topology, ad-hoc network, ARCHITECTURES, COMMUNICATION
  • İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This paper presents the development of a new autonomous relay handover method based on a widely used open-source and low-cost UAV telemetry radio. Instead of ad-hoc topology, extended star topology is preferred due to its simplicity. The default statistical time division multiplexing mechanism of the selected radio is explained. Four improvements over the default features and the obtained benefits for UAV communication are described. Verification of the proposed method is conducted with a ground test and the results are presented.