Project Details
Description
Effective communication is vital for coordinating humanitarian operations. However, regions in which humanitarian workers operate often suffer from frequent internet disruptions or lack connectivity altogether. Internet outages leave smartphones stranded, despite their widespread availability. To address this issue, the project will analyze a novel communication solution for times when cellular networks and non-terrestrial (satellite) networks are unreachable. We will explore the combined use of wireless mesh networks and Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs). The solution will adapt to a changing environment: it will dynamically utilize the available resources, such as internet access or local Wi-Fi networks, and seamlessly transition to mesh networks (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) during internet outages.
The project is not directly funded through but associated with an ETH for Development (ETH4D) funded project led by Prof Kenny Paterson (ETH Zurich). Partners and colloborators are: Claudiu Mateescu (ICRC), Jeremie Oberson (ICRC), Dr Stefan Mangold (ETH Zurich), Dr Lenka Mareková (ETH Zurich).
The project is not directly funded through but associated with an ETH for Development (ETH4D) funded project led by Prof Kenny Paterson (ETH Zurich). Partners and colloborators are: Claudiu Mateescu (ICRC), Jeremie Oberson (ICRC), Dr Stefan Mangold (ETH Zurich), Dr Lenka Mareková (ETH Zurich).
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 2/09/24 → 27/02/26 |