Enhancing Maritime Search and Rescue Through Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks and Pervasive Sensor Technologies
The size of oceans, variable weather patterns, and limited infrastructure render Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations especially challenging. In this document, we show a new way to improve the efficacy of SAR by applying Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs) with pervasive sensor technologies. The framework supports real-time data capture and dissemination by autonomous and staffed rescue units (UAVs, surface ships, and buoys) which are mounted with sensors. The system employs adaptive routing protocols and context-aware sensing to harness situational awareness, decrease search times, and increase success rates even in communications-denied zones. Simulations illustrate architectural dependability, extensibility, and strength in response to numerous maritime distress issues. The study showcases the promise available for intelligent networking blended with sensor fusion to alter maritime emergencies.