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Possible research / work areas
Things that could be improved on from a basic system.
Low power design
Consider using: STM32L, or WL, module with lora, nrf52 or 54 if available.
Security
Avoiding DoS. Spam / abuse. Forward secrecy. Key management / IDs. Privacy / anonymity / pseudanonymity. Cruisers may not always want to be trackable.
Mesh network protocols
Emergency messages, priority, QoS.
TX power management.
Integration also with wifi mesh, APRS, Amateur packet radio, …
Use of LoraWAN where TTN or similar is available, but no other useful mesh nodes.
RF
Antennas, filters, and amplifiers optimised for use near masts and other radio equipment. Immunity to close VHF transmissions, and high power HF.
Low noise switching power supplies, e.g. for use beside VHF / AIS, HF, MF (Navtex) and even LF (Radio 4) antennas.
Environmental Sensors
Development of wind, air, maybe water too.