Title :
Simplified multicast forwarding in mobile ad hoc networks
Author :
Macker, Joseph P. ; Dean, Justin ; Chao, William
Author_Institution :
Inf. Technol. Div., Naval Res. Lab., USA
Abstract :
We implemented a working IP multicast forwarding prototype for use in mobile ad hoc networks (MANET) based upon flooding mechanisms. We present the design of a working experimental prototype and some initial performance results using the NRL mobile network emulation system and various optional flooding approaches within the design framework. In addition, we present supplemental analytical examination of several implemented flooding algorithms for MANET environments and discuss related performance tradeoffs. We conclude by presenting further technical considerations and future work issues.
Keywords :
ad hoc networks; military communication; mobile computing; mobile radio; multicast protocols; routing protocols; IP multicast forwarding; MANET; NRL mobile network emulation system; flooding mechanisms; mobile ad hoc networks; performance; simplified multicast forwarding; Algorithm design and analysis; Graph theory; Intelligent networks; Mobile ad hoc networks; Multicast algorithms; Peer to peer computing; Prototypes; Relays; Robustness; Routing protocols;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 2004. MILCOM 2004. 2004 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8847-X
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.2004.1494892
