Overview of the MAC Protocols for Underwater Acoustic Networks

Yanzhengfeng Wu ； Xuan Geng

《World Scientific Research Journal》 7卷9期 (2021/09) Pp. 33-45

https://doi.org/10.6911/WSRJ.202109_7(9).0006

摘要

This paper reviews state‐of‐the‐art of MAC (Medium Access Control) protocols for underwater acoustic networks (UWANs). We first state the underwater channel characteristics and challenges of the MAC protocol design. Then the MAC protocols are classified. The major problems are also discussed in underwater communications. Finally we analyze the protocols and give the research direction in the future.

關鍵字

Underwater Acoustic Networks (UWANs) ； Media Access Control (MAC) protocol ； Underwater communication

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