ROSNet: Implementing Blockchain Technology to Connect Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Ground Nodes in Post Disaster Management Frameworks

Abstract

This program integrates the use of UAVs and terrestrial nodes to develop a safe and effective communication system which can be utilized for post-disaster management. Furthermore, blockchain technology will also assist in collaboration and security. Communication systems are frequently demolished by natural disasters making it more difficult to provide aid. While UAVs and wireless mesh networks (WMNs) offer considerable support towards resolving them, the greater challenge of ensuring speedy, secure, and discreet communication among multiple organizations still exists. The proposed approach provides supporting ad hoc networks to accommodate large-scale disaster response projects under the name ROSNet. This network will have a place for blockchain technology, terrestrial nodes and UAVs. Alongside a consortium blockchain architecture, smart contracts and cryptographic techniques enable the system to be tailored toward safe collaboration between multiple jurisdictions making it possible Interchangeable communication and wireless mesh networks in control of a Robot Operating System (ROS). At the base station, user interfaces for situational awareness and node optimization are provided alongside a graphical user interface (GUI) while delegated proof-of-stake increases pragmatic Byzantine fault tolerance ratios (DPoS-PBFT) consensus protocol for scalability and network fault tolerance. The use of semi-autonomous ground nodes and UAVs helps increase the connectivity of the system and automates the response operations.