Connectivity for autonomous ships: Architecture, use cases, and research challenges

Höyhtyä, Marko; Huusko, Jyrki; Kiviranta, Markku; Solberg, Kenneth; Rokka, Juha

doi:10.1109/ictc.2017.8191000

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“…Similar types of work are going on in the development of automated drones and autonomous and remotecontrolled ships [8]. Currently 3GPP is considering and developing systems specifically for maritime communications for release 16 and beyond to support the needs of future maritime users [46].…”

Section: Vehicle-to-everything (V2x) and Maritime Communicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the future, autonomous and remote-controlled ships will also use more and more ship-to-ship communications, possibly also radios specifically developed for these purposes. Both in the V2X communications among cars and in maritime communications, integrated 5G satellite-terrestrial systems will be needed [8,9]. the interworking between the 3GPP system and the existing/future maritime radio communication system for the seamless service of voice communication and data communication between users ashore and at sea or between vessels at sea.…”

Section: System Model and D2d Use Cases For Combined Lte/5g And Wifimentioning

confidence: 99%

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Review of Latest Advances in 3GPP Standardization: D2D Communication in 5G Systems and Its Energy Consumption Models

2018

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Device-to-device (D2D) communication is an essential part of the future fifth generation (5G) system that can be seen as a "network of networks," consisting of multiple seamlessly-integrated radio access technologies (RATs). Public safety communications, autonomous driving, socially-aware networking, and infotainment services are example use cases of D2D technology. High data rate communications and use of several active air interfaces in the described network create energy consumption challenges for both base stations and the end user devices. In this paper, we review the status of 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standardization, which is the most important standardization body for 5G systems. We define a set of application scenarios for D2D communications in 5G networks. We use the recent models of 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) and WiFi interfaces in analyzing the power consumption from both the infrastructure and user device perspectives. The results indicate that with the latest radio interfaces, the best option for energy saving is the minimization of active interfaces and sending the data with the best possible data rate. Multiple recommendations on how to exploit the results in future networks are given.

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Section: Vehicle-to-everything (V2x) and Maritime Communicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: System Model and D2d Use Cases For Combined Lte/5g And Wifimentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Latest Advances in 3GPP Standardization: D2D Communication in 5G Systems and Its Energy Consumption Models

2018

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“…Hence, a possible case of interest is the wireless access in the arctic region, which has been provided only by LEO satellites. As the arctic regions are becoming more interesting from the commercial point of view and the amount of traffic is increasing, the utilization of powerful GEO satellites covering areas further towards the polar areas (eg, the Northern Sea route) becomes also more interesting . In this scenario, high‐gain antennas are needed together with waveforms capable of handling VL‐SNR levels.…”

Section: Fixed and Mobile Scenariosmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing mobile services with DVB‐S2X superframing

Mazzali

Boumard

Kinnunen³

et al. 2018

Satell Commun Network

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SUMMARY DVB-S2X is the cornerstone for satellite communication standards forming the state-of-the-art of broadband satellite waveforms. In this paper we propose new application scenarios and advanced techniques, including a reference design implementing superframing, predistortion, a robust synchronization chain, and a plugand-play channel interleaver. We demonstrate by means of software simulations and hardware tests that the DVB-S2X can be a common technology enabler for land-mobile, aeronautical, and maritime satellite scenarios in addition to the more traditional VSAT scenario, even in very challenging conditions (e.g., very low SNR).

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“…First autonomous ferries are under testing since 2018 in Finland [1] and small autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV's) are widely used in ocean research, coast guard and military applications etc. Remotely operated local vessels are expected by 2020 and ocean-going ships for maritime transport by 2030 [2]. In this paper, improving security of communication systems and data security of MASS ships using new technologies is investigated.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Implementation of BT will eliminate some threats for ships communication, i.e. losing the data, data change by bad actors or data hijacking [2]. BT will play a major role in identifi cation and certifi cation, ensuring data integrity and information security.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Blockchain security of autonomous maritime transport

Petković¹,

Mihanović²,

Vujović³

2019

J Appl Eng Science

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Autonomous ships are in experimental stage nowadays with Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) already defi ned by IMO. Since MASS rely heavily on communications, security of communication systems and data security is critical. Secure communication is required to avoid bad actors to interfere with the communications or seizing control of a autonomous ship. In this paper, implementation of blockchain technology to improve autonomous vessels control security is investigated. This technology is already used in maritime bill of lading, acts on ship's technical inspection and for more accurate container tracking etc. The paper is organized as follows: fi rst section describes current status on autonomous ships, basic defi nitions and terms, second section describes what is blockchain technology and how does it work, third section deals with blockchain technology applications with the proposed usage of the technology in autonomous vessels control scheme.

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Connectivity for autonomous ships: Architecture, use cases, and research challenges

Cited by 62 publications

References 17 publications

Review of Latest Advances in 3GPP Standardization: D2D Communication in 5G Systems and Its Energy Consumption Models

Review of Latest Advances in 3GPP Standardization: D2D Communication in 5G Systems and Its Energy Consumption Models

Enhancing mobile services with DVB‐S2X superframing

Blockchain security of autonomous maritime transport

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