Adaptive Quality of Service Engine with Dynamic Queue Control

Abstract

While the current routing and congestion control algorithms in use today are often sufficient for networks with relatively static topology, these algorithms may not be sufficient for military networks where a certain level of quality of service (QoS) needs to be achieved to complete a mission. Current networking technology limits a network's ability to adapt to changes and interactions in the network, often resulting in sub-optimal performance. This research investigates the use of queue size predictions to create a network controller to optimize computer networks. These queue size predictions are made possible through the use of Kalman filters to detect network congestion. The premise is that intelligent agents can use such predictions to form context-aware, cognitive processes for managing communication in mobile networks. The network controller designed and implement in this thesis will take in the current and predicted network conditions and make intelligent choices to optimize the network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA540100

Entities

People

  • James Haught

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Cellular Networks
  • Cognition
  • Communication Networks
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Filters
  • Intelligent Agents
  • Kalman Filters
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Science
  • Network Topology
  • Networks
  • Topology

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Agent-Based Social Robotics and Mobile-Assisted Learning in Virtual Environments.
  • Computer Networking