Experimental Study of Data Network in Confined Space of Vessel: Opportunities and Challenges

With the advent of ultra-high-speed 5G networks, many industrial sites are introducing digital technologies. The shipbuilding industry is also inevitably changing to a digital shipyard, and many digital technologies are being applied to industrial sites. However, since there are many closed confined spaces made of steel in ships, many communication technologies are facing limitations in application. In this paper, the performance of wired/wireless confined space communication in a ship to apply a remote inspection solution was analyzed. In addition, considerations for methods to overcome the problems occurring here and discussions on what needs to be developed in the future are discussed. Through this, we intend to identify the current limitations of confined space communication and prepare new opportunities by organizing new challenges.