CLAIRE: Enabling Heterogeneous Communication Network Optimization for Robust and Resilient Operations

In this paper, we present the capabilities of the CLAIRE System which provides resilient communications for NASA in presence of interference and congestion for a heterogeneous multi-vendor network. CLAIRE increases mission science data return to improve resource efficiencies and ensures resilience i...

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Published in2023 IEEE Cognitive Communications for Aerospace Applications Workshop (CCAAW) pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors Mody, Apurva N., Crompton, Bryan, Tran, Dap, Giger, Daniel, Simpson, David, Gormley, Dylan, Smith, Aaron, Kappes, Mike, Redelings, Damen, Melodia, Tommaso
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 20.06.2023
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Cognitive Communications
Cognitive Control Plane
Cross Layer Sensing
Decision Engine
Deep Space
Dynamic spectrum access
Interference
Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
Machine Learning
Machine learning algorithms
NASA
Protocols
Radio frequency
Satellite Communications
Sensors
Space Communications
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Summary:In this paper, we present the capabilities of the CLAIRE System which provides resilient communications for NASA in presence of interference and congestion for a heterogeneous multi-vendor network. CLAIRE increases mission science data return to improve resource efficiencies and ensures resilience in the unpredictable space environment for NASA missions and communication networks. CLAIRE provides technology / waveform agnostic cognitive control plane that is instantiated at the Application Layer (APP) so that it can ride on NASA's HDTN bundle protocol or any other protocol stack that is used by the network. The cognitive control plane is instantiated using Heartbeats (HTBTs). CLAIRE is assisted by Wideband UHF-Ka Band RF Sensing that leverages advances in the Direct Digital Transceiver (DDTRX) technology. The Wideband RF Sensing is driven by statistical signal processing and machine learning algorithms. Interference is mitigated using Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA). Finally, CLAIRE addresses congestion using spectrum aware packet forwarding algorithm. CLAIRE provides an extensible protocol that allows passing of RF spectrum situational awareness, cross-layer sensing, delay tolerant networking and dynamic spectrum access information that can help with network optimization. Cross-Layer Sensing (CLS) and CLAIRE Decision Engine (CDE) enable spectrum and delay aware packet forwarding and Dynamic Spectrum Access during cases of severe interference.
DOI:10.1109/CCAAW57883.2023.10219368