Network Could Help Disaster Communications

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: August 17, 2011

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When major disasters strike, communication systems have a proclivity to fail. College of Computing researchers led by Santosh Vempala (Computer Science) have proposed a solution: LifeNet, a mobile ad-hoc network requiring no infrastructure such as cell towers or traditional landlines. Souce: UPI.com

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College of Computing; LifeNet; Santosh Vempala; SIGCOMM
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  • Created By: Justin Law
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  • Created On: Aug 17, 2011 - 8:49am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:09pm