CONTENTS

Policy on Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
�1���� Introduction
�2���� Concept of maritime mesh network and existing standards
�3���� Feasibility of over-the-horizon wireless communication in the maritime environment
������� 3.1���� Propagation model
������� 3.2���� Reflection from nearby ships and Doppler shifts
������� 3.3���� Signal variation due to boat rocking
������� 3.4���� Data transmission with broadband wireless communication device
����������������� 3.4.1 �����Maritime broadband communication testing at Singapore Strait
����������������� 3.4.2 �����Maritime wireless broadband testing at Trondheim, Norway
�4���� Potential frequency bands for consideration
�5���� Conclusion
Annex A� Broadband wireless mesh networking protocols
Annex B� Radiocommunication range required for the forming of a maritime mesh network
Annex C� Abbreviations