Blockchain-Envisioned UAV-Aided Disaster Relief Networks: Challenges and Solutions

arXiv:2310.05180v2 Announce Type: replace
Abstract: Natural or man-made disasters pose significant challenges for delivering critical relief to affected populations due to disruptions in critical infrastructures and logistics networks. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)-aided disaster relief networks (UDRNs) leverage UAVs to assist existing ground relief networks by swiftly assessing affected areas and timely delivering lifesaving supplies. To meet the growing demands for collaborative, trust-free, and transparent UDRN services, blockchain-based UDRNs emerge as a promising approach through immutable ledgers and distributed smart contracts. …

arxiv blockchain challenges critical critical infrastructures cs.cr disaster disasters disruptions logistics natural networks relief solutions uav uavs vehicles