Thin Layer approach to increase reliability in ad hoc network

Reliability support in a tactical area network is crucial since critical information is exchanged to achieve military missions. However, it is extremely challenging due to mobility, unstable channel condition, and possible jamming attack from an adversary. To increase reliability, we propose a new s...

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Published inMILCOM 2009 - 2009 IEEE Military Communications Conference pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors Oh, S.Y., Gerla, M., Tiwari, A., Bao-Hong Shen
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.10.2009
Subjects
Ad hoc networks
Communications technology
Computer network reliability
Jamming
Mobile ad hoc networks
Mobile communication
Open systems
Protocols
Routing
Telecommunication network reliability
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Summary:Reliability support in a tactical area network is crucial since critical information is exchanged to achieve military missions. However, it is extremely challenging due to mobility, unstable channel condition, and possible jamming attack from an adversary. To increase reliability, we propose a new software layer, called thin layer, that controls diversity schemes located at various network layers, e.g., multipath routing at network layer, packet retransmission at MAC layer, multichannel transmission at physical layer, etc. Since network structure modification is not required, thin layer can be applied to the off-the-shelf 802.11 system as well as tactical communication technology, e.g., join tactical radio system. We validate thin layer performance in disruptive network environments via simulation study.
ISBN:1424452384
9781424452385
ISSN:2155-7578
2155-7586
DOI:10.1109/MILCOM.2009.5379717