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antenna-swarm-technology
The chapter explores the concept of an antenna cloud or swarm that can be controlled by a ship's computers to facilitate communication and potentially operate independently.
1 chapter across 1 book
A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 956
This chapter consists of internal notes discussing the technical and narrative considerations regarding the use of antenna swarms in the story. It debates the operational capabilities of the antenna cloud, its independence, and how it integrates with the ship's systems, as well as the scale and terminology accuracy. The notes reflect on how these elements affect communication and plot plausibility within the speculative setting.