In this paper, we design and implement a long-range and broadband aerial communication
system using directional antennas (ACDA). The system integrates Wi-Fi devices with aerial …

Directional antenna-based aerial networking (DAAN) is referred as a promising technology
to meet the dynamic data demands for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, the …

To support an increasing number of commercial multi‐unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
applications, robust UAV‐to‐UAV communication is critical. A promising solution is aerial …

We develop an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-carried long distance Wi-Fi communication
infrastructure for smart city applications such as emergency response. In this paper, we …

In this paper, we study the design and development of airborne WiFi networks through
directional antennae. Specifically, we conduct an experimental study to investigate the …

Directional antenna technologies have made significant advancements in the last decade.
These advances have opened the door to many exciting new design opportunities for …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the potential of creating an ad hoc communication
network in the air. Most UAVs used in communication networks are equipped with wireless …

SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific has spent several years developing directional wireless
networks. These networks harness the power of highly directive antennas (range extension …

Compared with omni‐directional antennas, directional antennas have many merits, such as
lower interference, better spatial reuse, longer transmission range, and improved network …

BACKGROUND 0002. In wireless communications, smart antennas have the ability to
change radio beam transmission and reception patterns to make the best use of the wireless …