3D Deployment of UAVs for Communications under Multiple Eavesdroppers

Ke Zhao, Mian Muaz Razaq, Kaixin Li, Limei Peng, Pin Han Ho

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Abstract

This paper proposes to use UAVs with adjustable beamforming as mobile base stations and studies to deploy them in a 3D manner to ensure secure communications in the presence of eavesdroppers. We aim to deploy the UAVs with appropriate beamforming in the optimal positions to maximize the signal strength of normal users while jamming the eavesdroppers by minimizing their received signal strength. Specifically, the objective is to maximize the total number of successfully served APs and jammed eavesdroppers. To achieve the goals, we propose a genetic algorithm (GA) by adjusting the 3D positions and beamwidths of UAV s. Simulation results show that the signal-to-interference-noise-ratio (SINR) threshold significantly affects the overall performance, and the proposed GA outperforms the existing differential evolution algorithm (DE).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 International Conference on Networking and Network Applications, NaNA 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages437-441
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665461313
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event2022 International Conference on Networking and Network Applications, NaNA 2022 - Urumchi City, China
Duration: 3 Dec 20225 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2022 International Conference on Networking and Network Applications, NaNA 2022

Conference

Conference2022 International Conference on Networking and Network Applications, NaNA 2022
Country/TerritoryChina
CityUrumchi City
Period3/12/225/12/22

Keywords

  • Directional Antenna
  • Eavesdropper
  • SINR
  • UAV deployment
  • UAV secure communications

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