Designing a Jamming-Resilient Communication Protocol for UAV Coordination in Dynamic Wireless Networks: Reliable Connectivity in Highly Mobile and Contested Environments
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UAV, Wireless Networks, Communication, Designing, JRCPAbstract
The coordination of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) swarms in dynamic and contested environments relies heavily on robust inter-UAV communication. Traditional communication protocols often fail in the presence of sophisticated jamming attacks, leading to mission failure. This paper proposes a novel Jamming-Resilient Communication Protocol (JRCP) specifically designed for highly mobile UAV networks. JRCP integrates a multi-parameter programming approach, combining Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) with Reinforcement Learning (RL)-based channel and power allocation. The protocol enables autonomous, collaborative anti-jamming decision-making among the swarm agents. We present the architectural design of JRCP and evaluate its potential performance against reactive jamming attacks, demonstrating a framework for achieving significant improvements in packet delivery ratio and reduction in communication latency compared to conventional protocols.
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