Efficient and reliable GPS-based wireless Ad hoc for marine search rescue system

Abstract

Based on work in wireless ad hoc network for Marine Search and Rescue Sys-tem (MSnR) system, this paper presents an improving GPS-based wireless ad hoc network capable of providing location and emergency service to small fishing boats by improving the weak sea-to-land wireless radio link from small fishing boats to the central in-land stations. The proposed approach provides continuous report and monitoring of all boats and its locations for searching and rescuing process during emergencies. The message priority assignment allows the system to operate more efficient and reliable when one or several boats boat in distress. System model, communication mechanism and network simulation results are presented. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht(Outside the USA).