LTE-Maritime Sea Test Result

Abstract

SMART-Navigation project aims to develop ‘The next-generation maritime safety integrated management system’ through SMART-Navigation based on IMO(International Maritime Organization) e-Navigation concept. In order to establish SMART-Navigation project successfully, we will build LTE-Maritime as a communication infrastructure to solve communication barriers at sea. The purpose of the pilot LTE-Maritime is to provide effective high-speed maritime wireless communication network plans in preparation for the full-scale LTE-Maritime construction through the test results on the pilot network. The pilot LTE-Maritime is constructed in three areas in Korea; Gangneung Port, Busan Port, and Mokpo Port. We check coverage, measures to eliminate radio interference with the public network, reduce radio interference with neighboring countries, tidal effects and shaded areas by islands, and utilize it as a communication test-bed for SMART-Navigation’s service and infrastructure. This paper discusses the results of the pilot LTE-Maritime.