Reducing Data Transmission Time in SCTP-CMT Protocol using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Supporting multiple paths for concurrent data transmission is one of the most important features of the SCTP_CMT protocol. Generally, the priority of paths or best main path are not considered in this protocol; only the priority of data and communication currents are taken into account. Thus, choosing the best main path is very important. In this study, a method is introduced for the selection of path with the highest quality of service based on the features of all the lines. Prolonged data transmission time caused by failure to select optimal main path of the SCTP_CMT in dissimilar lines was reduced through the particle swarm optimization algorithm. The results of simulation in OMNET++ and MATLAB environment showed that the data transmission speed to select the main path in the proposed algorithm was decreased.