Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN)
Abstract
(U) The Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN) program is developing network protocols and interfaces to existing delivery mechanisms (“convergence layers”) that provide high reliability information delivery using communications media that are not available at all times, such as low earth satellites, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) over-flights, orbital mechanics, etc. The program is developing a single model for bundling information and ensuring its delivery, through a series of episodic communications links, from generator to user. Mechanisms and protocols that reduce bandwidth consumption, reduce latency, and improve reliability of information delivered to tactical deployments will be explored. The program is also exploring a new security model which protects information held in portable devices. To maximize the applicability and commercial viability of these protocols, and develop the basic software in an open source mode, the military, commercial and Internet communities have been engaged. These protocols will be implemented in a typical military system to verify both the performance of the protocol and to validate the utility. The DTN technology is planned for transition to the USMC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 5429bca6c345be3f2eadfd3c351fa1c4