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

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

doi:10.1109/ICTC.2017.8191000

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

Marko Höyhtyä (Corresponding author), Jyrki Huusko, Markku Kiviranta, Kenneth Solberg, Juha Rokka

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Abstract

A critical component of any unmanned and autonomous ship is the wireless communication system supporting efficient and safe operations. This paper studies connectivity challenges of autonomous ships in different environments, including ports, deep sea, and Arctic regions. Data requirements for wireless transmission regarding the environmental sensors and remote maintenance as well as remote control needs are identified in the paper. Multiple wireless systems are needed for resilient operations to fulfill capacity, latency, and secure communication needs. A hybrid connectivity concept that integrates satellite and terrestrial system components is defined and its components described. An essential part of the concept is a connectivity manager that ensures quality of service (QoS) for communications. Finally, research challenges for future are given.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2017 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence (ICTC)
Publisher	IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Pages	345-350
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-5090-4032-2, 978-1-5090-4031-5
ISBN (Print)	978-1-5090-4033-9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTC.2017.8191000
Publication status	Published - 12 Dec 2017
MoE publication type	A4 Article in a conference publication
Event	8th International Conference on ICT Convergence, ICTC 2017 - Jeju, Korea, Republic of Duration: 18 Oct 2017 → 20 Oct 2017

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Conference	8th International Conference on ICT Convergence, ICTC 2017
Abbreviated title	ICTC 2017
Country/Territory	Korea, Republic of
City	Jeju
Period	18/10/17 → 20/10/17

Keywords

remote controlled ships
5G systems
autonomous ships
MIP: CognitComms4CritInfras
unmanned ships
cybersecurity
autonomous vehicles

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Höyhtyä, M, Huusko, J , Kiviranta, M, Solberg, K & Rokka, J 2017, Connectivity for autonomous ships: Architecture, use cases, and research challenges. in 2017 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence (ICTC). IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, pp. 345-350, 8th International Conference on ICT Convergence, ICTC 2017, Jeju, Korea, Republic of, 18/10/17. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTC.2017.8191000

Connectivity for autonomous ships: Architecture, use cases, and research challenges. / Höyhtyä, Marko (Corresponding author); Huusko, Jyrki ; Kiviranta, Markku et al.
2017 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence (ICTC). IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 2017. p. 345-350.

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