Underwater acoustic communication networks can satisfy the need for long-distance reliable communication for underwater node, serving as a key technology for the informatization and intelligentization of such communication. However, due to the use of sound waves as a carrier for information, underwater acoustic networks face complex challenges such as long propagation delays, severe channel attenuation, multipath effects, and environmental noise. To enhance the communication efficiency and reduce network congestion of underwater acoustic networks, this study proposes a MAC protocol based on de...
