Comparison of goTenna and ClusterDuck Protocol: Evaluation of the Performance under Various Conditions

Natural catastrophes cause widespread damage, including the destruction of communication infrastructure; When communication infrastructure goes down, people can no longer send SOS signals or messages for help. Furthermore, with previous problems, the frequency of natural disasters and the necessity for communication systems in emergencies is rising every year. For these reasons, companies and organizations have developed innumerable technologies focused on disaster relief. However, there is a lack of comparative research on the practical application of communication technology in this emergency environment. Therefore, two technologies (goTenna and ClusterDuck Protocol) had changes in their Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and Message Delivery Ratio (MDR) compared over a variety of environments and differing ranges. This study aims to compare the transmission range of two technologies under various conditions and provide guidance for selecting the appropriate technology based on specific use cases. By analyzing the results, this study seeks to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each technology and provide insights into their optimal use cases.