Sky and wire: A UAV-BPL synchronization algorithm for information exchange in herding operations.

ABSTRACT: Herding operations in rural areas often lack reliable wireless connectivity, hindering real-time monitoring of livestock, environmental conditions, and operational status. Existing solutions like satellite or cellular networks are costly or impractical, while short-range wireless technologies struggle with large farm coverage. This paper presents a UAV-BPL synchronization algorithm that uses the farm's existing electrical grid via Broadband over Power Line (BPL) communication to enable cost-effective, scalable data collection. The algorithm integrates Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with BPL relay points to optimize information exchange in herding operations. Two operational scenarios are proposed in the paper: the Coverage-Driven scenario that maximizes data collection from all sources, a

SUBMITTER: Sadiq BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12543189 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature