System and method for a deployable mesh wireless network

A deployable mesh wireless network system comprising:

• a node configured to connect to a backhaul channel selected from the group consisting of a modem, satellite transceiver, wired module, or other wireless wide area network interface;
• a plurality of portable mesh nodes configured to wirelessly communicate with one another to form a unified wireless mesh network;
• each of said plurality of portable mesh nodes comprising a self-contained power source selected from the group consisting of batteries, solar power, wind generation, and kinetic energy generation;
• an impact-resistant, water-resistant housing for each said mesh node, said housing configured to withstand destructive forces;
• a wireless transceiver configured for mesh network communications;
• a processor configured to route data packets and to communicate with one or more other nodes including any node connected to a backhaul channel;
• a roaming capability configured to automatically connect wireless client devices to a nearest mesh node having strongest signal strength without manual switching;
• an encryption capability and an anti-signal jamming capability configured to secure data transmissions and reduce disruption of the wireless mesh network;
• a routing capability configured to reroute network traffic when one or more mesh nodes become damaged or inoperative;
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• an aerial deployment capability configured to enable release of said plurality of portable mesh nodes from an aerial vehicle or other airborne system selected from the group consisting of a drone and an aircraft for establishment of network coverage over a target area.