A Network Layer Protocol for UANs to Address Propagation Delay Induced Performance Limitations

Abstract

This paper provides a description of a novel network layer protocol for underwater acoustic networking (UAN) that provides a mechanism for network control and management enabling the implementation of responsive, self-configuring, adaptable, and scalable networks whose performance are predictable. The protocol draws from the demonstrated efficiencies of multi-protocol labeled switching, dynamic source routing, and multi-constraint based resource allocation schemes. The paper describes the expected benefits of establishing full duplex functionality between network nodes and presents some of the preliminary simulation findings regarding the viability of autonomously determining the network topology utilizing the full duplex node connections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA492249

Entities

People

  • Geoffrey G. Xie
  • John H. Gibson

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Channels
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
  • Channel Allocation
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Data Links
  • Digital Communications
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Science
  • Network Topology
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Topology

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking