Title :
A multicast routing algorithm for LEO satellite IP networks
Author :
Ekici, Eylem ; Akyildiz, Ian F. ; Bender, Michael D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
fDate :
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Satellite networks provide global coverage and support a wide range of services. Since low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites provide short round-trip delays, they are becoming increasingly important for real-time applications such as voice and video traffic. Many applications require a mechanism to deliver information to multiple recipients. A multicast routing algorithm for datagram traffic is introduced for LEO satellite IP networks. The new scheme creates multicast trees by using the datagram routing algorithm. The bandwidth utilization and delay characteristics are assessed through simulations
Keywords :
data communication; delays; multicast communication; satellite communication; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; transport protocols; visual communication; voice communication; LEO satellite IP networks; bandwidth utilization; datagram routing algorithm; datagram traffic; delay characteristics; low Earth orbit; multicast routing algorithm; multicast trees; real-time applications; round-trip delays; satellite networks; simulations; video traffic; voice traffic; Bandwidth; Delay; IP networks; Low earth orbit satellites; Military satellites; Multicast algorithms; Multicast protocols; Routing protocols; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;
Journal_Title :
Networking, IEEE/ACM Transactions on
