MONUSEN Centre: Achievements in Underwater Sensor Networks and Marine Robotics
This lecture presents the results from the first two years of the Horizon Europe Twinning project MONUSEN (Montenegrin Centre for Underwater Sensor Networks). The project involves collaborative research by the University of Montenegro, the National Research Council of Italy, the University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, and Newcastle University. The joint efforts are directed towards developing efficient and secure underwater sensor networks (USNs) suitable for both fixed and dynamic topologies. Key advancements include the design and implementation of (i) communication protocols for event-driven underwater sensor networks, (ii) lightweight authentication schemes and data confidentiality protection solutions, and (iii) cooperative control protocols for multi-vehicle USNs. These innovations aim to significantly improve the reliability, security, and efficiency of underwater sensing and robotic systems, fostering advancements in marine research, environment monitoring and protection.