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communication-range
Discussion about the effective communication range of the antenna swarm, suggesting that larger swarms could extend this range beyond 10,000 km.
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.