Compressed Internet Protocol Data Via Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Satellite Circuits
Abstract
To enable Internet Protocol (IP) applications in the submarine environment, Critical Technologies Inc. (CTI) has defined requirements for an integrated system, comprising enhanced Data Link, Network and Transport protocols (OSI Layers 2-4), and an innovative Application Traffic Controller (ATC, operating in OSI Layers 5-7). The system will optimize efficiency and effectiveness of fleet communications, despite submarine SATCOM's high Bit Error Rate, low bandwidth, long latency, extreme channel variability and severely intermittent connectivity. The ATC integrates caching, compression, prioritization and queuing, under control of system-administrator specified rules, to optimize link utilization. The system is also designed to operate under Low Probability of Detection I Intercept and EMCON (with planned and unplanned blackouts, in various constrained 2- and 1-way communications postures), by integrating enhanced protocols that provide reliable transport of IP traffic to submarines without acknowledgement. The system will benefit various assets of the current and future US fleet, as well as other military and commercial organizations. These assets could include fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, surface ships, airborne platforms, unmanned vehicles, littoral elements, and various land, sea, air, and space networks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA395782
Entities
People
- Christine M. Haka
- Eric R. Crossman
- Michael W. Joseph
- Stuart W. Card
- Youngki Hwang