Simplified Multicast Forwarding in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Abstract

We implemented a working IP multicast forwarding prototype for use in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) based upon flooding mechanisms. We present the design of a working experimental prototype and some initial performance results using the NRL mobile network emulation system and various optional flooding approaches within the design framework. In addition, we present supplemental analytical examination of several implemented flooding algorithms for MANET environments and discuss related performance tradeoffs. We conclude by presenting further technical considerations and future work issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA465008

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. MacKer
  • Justin Dean
  • William Chao

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ad Hoc Networks
  • Algorithms
  • Cellular Networks
  • Detection
  • Efficiency
  • Floods
  • Mesh Networks
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
  • Mobile Phones
  • Mobility
  • Models
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Topology
  • Operating Systems
  • Prototypes
  • Routing Protocols
  • Wireless Networks

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.