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This letter presents a novel approach to enhance the secrecy performance of a #low-#power #wide-#area #network (#LPWAN) by integrating a #reconfigurable #intelligent #surface (#RIS) with an unmanned aerial vehicle. The objective is to improve the secure data transmission between an IoT sensor and a gateway in LPWAN applications. Analytical expressions for the secrecy outage probability, probability of non-zero secrecy capacity, and average secrecy rate are derived for the proposed network operating over Nakagami- {m} fading channels. Furthermore, the impact of the eavesdropper’s location is examined in practical scenarios. ---- Majid Khoshafa, Telex M. N. Ngatched, Yasser Gadallah, Mohamed Hossam Ahmed More details can be found at this link: https://lnkd.in/ed-MsYnz

Can drone technology protect us from drone attacks? By now, we all have probably heard about increasing drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil fields and lately on Red Sea shipments. These attacks have affected billions of people and the cost of oil around the world. Up until now, the larger focus for utility and energy companies has been on utilizing drones for surveying, inspections, and maintenance. Now is the time to put a plan in place for drone protection. Drones are becoming more affordable, easy to fly, and can carry heavy payloads. Every day the drone threat increases and it will only be a matter of time before another attack happens. Drone technology is not only useful for surveying and maintenance, but it can also protect against drone attacks. With drones becoming more affordable and accessible, it's crucial to have a plan in place for drone defense. Luckily, there is a promising company that provides drone defense solutions. 1UP Aerial Drone Services, Inc., part of the American Infrastructure Group portfolio, offers protection of critical infrastructure, drone detection before take-off, the capability to provide forensic evidence if there is a drone attack, integration with existing security and monitoring, and compatibility with existing drone operations. Don't wait until it's too late. Check out American Infrastructure Group's website to learn more about their drone defense solutions. Let's work towards a safer future. Timothy Smith, SFO Peter Quinn #drones #dronesolutions

I am thrilled to announce the publication of our latest paper in IEEE Transactions on Communications (Cite Score: 13.6, Impact Factor: 8.3), titled "Optimization of Secure Computation Efficiency in UAV-Enabled RIS-Assisted MEC-IoT Networks with Aerial and Ground Eavesdroppers". This paper proposes a security-aware computation offloading framework tailored for mobile edge computing (MEC)-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) networks operating in environments with aerial and ground eavesdroppers. To facilitate this paradigm, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is deployed, serving as both an aerial MEC server and a relay for forwarding part of the computation tasks to a ground access point (AP) for computing. The computation offloading is further reinforced by incorporating a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) unit in close proximity to the AP. Within this context, this paper formulates and addresses an optimization problem aimed at maximizing the minimum secure computation efficiency (SCE) by jointly optimizing transmit power allocation, time slot scheduling, task allocation, and RIS’s phase shifts. #iot #edgecomputing #uav #drone #security https://lnkd.in/dKtRDvPX

Processing of Millimeter-Wave Radar Sensor in Vehicle and Indoor Environments The deployment of millimeter-wave #radar systems has broadened significantly, with a primary focus on applications in vehicle-based radar systems, #transportation surveillance, and residential settings, among other emerging fields. There is also an increasing demand for these technologies in specialized sectors. Although both utilize millimeter-wave radar technology, the processing approaches and key areas of interest diverge considerably. For example, in vehicle-based radar systems: (1) The primary subjects of detection are typically vehicles, which are classified as #rigid objects, and there is minimal need to closely observe the subtleties of their #motion, such as the spinning of wheels; (2) Generally, a #vehicle radar is expected to identify objects within a range of up to 300 meters and must achieve consistent tracking of these objects while estimating their trajectory; (3) Even when identifying non-rigid targets such as #pedestrians, vehicle radar systems do not require detailed attention to the target's specific posture changes. For instance, when detecting pedestrians, it is not necessary to focus on the exact stance of an individual (whether they are sprinting, strolling, or collapsing), as long as the vehicle is informed of the presence of a person and their #movement direction. However, there is a marked contrast between indoor radar systems and those used in vehicles. Indoor radar systems are applicable in a variety of settings, including #human presence sensing, #monitoring of #respiratory and #cardiac functions, #gesture recognition, and fall detection, as well as applications that extend from these basic capabilities, such as smart #lighting, #climate control, televisions, and #toilet seats. In these scenarios, it is crucial to sense information pertaining to the human #body or extremities, and researchers have categorized the different levels of bodily motion into three categories, as illustrated in the accompanying figure. #IoT #iotsolutions #radar #radardetector #radarsensor #radartechnology #sensor #smartcity #smarthome

"Exciting Developments in Radar Sensor Technology! 🛰️ The radar sensor market is witnessing rapid advancements and growth, with applications spanning from #automotive to #aerospace industries. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence's latest press release delves into the latest trends, innovations, and market dynamics shaping the #radarsensor landscape. With the increasing demand for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous #vehicles, radar sensors are playing a crucial role in enhancing safety and enabling smart mobility solutions. Additionally, the expansion of #5gnetworks and the #internetofthings (IoT) is fueling the adoption of radar sensors in various sectors, including industrial automation and smart cities. Stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights into the radar sensor market by checking out the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gv3T5hue #radartechnology #sensors #sensortechnology #marketreport #adas #radarsystems

Take your asset management and monitoring to the next level with Proqio's integration capabilities as the platform transforms complex and vast data into clarity. Have control of your infrastructure with our intuitive 3D map interface, allowing you to seamlessly integrate, analyze, and visualize data from IoT data loggers and geotechnical, environmental, and structural health sensors, fiber optic sensors, InSAR, and survey data from automatic total stations, GNSS, LiDAR, and more. Set custom alarms, access real-time insights, and deploy early warning systems to manage your infrastructure asset proactively. With Proqio, empower your asset management with a comprehensive digital twin and stay ahead in the infrastructure game. #3DMaps #InSAR #GNSS #LiDAR #RealTimeInsights #InfrastuctureMonitoring #FiberOpticSensors #DigitalTwin #DataLoggers #CustomAlerts #SafetyMonitoring #RiskAssessment #RiskManagement #InfrastructureDataIntelligence #DataIntelligence #ThisIsTheNewNew #YouCannotUnseeThis #ExperienceTomorrowToday #ExperienceTheNewNew #Proqio

Did you know the potential of Non- Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)? These networks, outlines in 3GPP's Release 17, represent a significant advancement in connectivity, linking mobile devices across land, sea and sky. At Anritsu, we're excited about the potential of NTNs to revolutionize communication worldwide. These networks combine communication satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to extend coverage to areas where traditional terrestrial networks may face limitations. With standards like NTN NB-IoT and NTN NR catering to different data rate requirements, NTN promises stable communication services globally, regardless of whether the connection originates from a terrestrial base station or a satellite. The application of NTN is diverse and far-reaching. From serving as emergency backup communication in remote areas to facilitating high-speed data transmission in industries such as #agriculture, #construction, and #shipping the possibilities are immense. However, developing NTN devices come with its unique set of challenges, including compensating for signal delays and frequency shifts inherent in satellite communication.  Anritsu is committed to providing NTN test solutions to address these challenges and ensure optimal performance. We're excited about the potential of NTN to reshape the future of communication, and we look forward to discussing how Anritsu can support your endeavors in leveraging this technology. #ntn #satellite #drone #iot #5g #anritsu #testandmeasurement For more information: https://lnkd.in/gAVVkXur

Our paper entitled "Joint Energy and SINR Coverage Probability in UAV Corridor-assisted RF-powered IoT Networks" has been accepted for publication in IEEE Communications Letters and appears in IEEE Xplore. This letter studies the joint energy and SINR-based coverage probability in UAV-assisted RF-powered IoT networks. The UAVs are spatially distributed in an aerial corridor that is modeled as a one-dimensional binomial point process. This is a first, yet reasonable step towards the understanding of UAV corridor-assisted RF-powered networks. https://lnkd.in/dP5HA4mp This paper was published as part of the work done in iSEE-6G. Petros Bithas Konstantinos Maliatsos Athanasios (Thanasis) Kanatas

Detecting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) This is video 2 of 3, which make up a complete IED Detector. I need all three technologies to make this work, and be effective. The three videos are summarised as follows;   Video 1 This shows how I can detect a Cellular or Embedded device, even when it’s not “online”. As long as it is powered up, I can detect it. People have said it’s impossible, but I do it for “real” in this video. Link to Video 1   https://lnkd.in/ePBSZYqH?     Video 2 This is a Forward Loing Infra Red (FLIR) device. It detects temperature anomalies. Often an IED might cool down or warm up at a different rate to its surroundings. Or if (using the cellular/Embedded detector) a device is detected, but no warm IR signature is detected of a human being, then what is a Cellular/Embedded device doing, all by itself at the roadside?   Video 3 Combines above, plus drone, plus regular high resolution camera, to hand-held control unit with friendly GUI. Link to Video 3  https://lnkd.in/efZTtRUb?   #DASA #Dstl #IIoT #IoT #Prince2 #Agile #IED #RoyalSignals #drone #UAV  

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