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network to be considered; these are energy consumption, capacity, and reliability of the network,
which need to be studied in depth to deliver a proper quality of service.
Underwater ad hoc networks are envisioned to enable applications for oceanographic data
collection, ocean sampling, environmental and pollution monitoring, and others. To make these
applications viable, communication among underwater fixed and mobile nodes is required; by
creating a 2D or 3D underwater ad hoc network we are able to relay monitored data to a surface
or onshore station.
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