Korean researchers have verified the world’s first real-world maritime Internet of Things (MIoT) communication network, which collects marine data by installing sensors and communication devices on ships, ports and marine facilities and can be used for safety management and environmental monitoring.
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has announced that it has built an MIoT communication network in the waters of the West and South Seas, realising a communication distance of up to 35km and simultaneous connection of 30 devices. This achievement is significant as it marks the first time that IoT international standard technology, defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), has been tested and verified in an actual ocean environment.
The MIoT communication network developed can be utilised to build a big data system that collects marine weather, ecological and environmental data and shares it with public institutions. It can also contribute to the efficient operation of maritime facilities such as AtoN (Aids to Navigation), fishing gear, aquaculture facilities and uninhabited island management. It can also be used for public safety management, such as tracking small boats, life jackets and marine floating matters, which has a wide range of applications.
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