Title :
A third-generation multicast protocol for HF wireless networks
Author :
Zhang, Huiyan ; Johnson, Eric E.
Author_Institution :
Klipsch Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM, USA
Abstract :
Multicasting is an efficient mechanism for disseminating messages through wireless networks, and is commonly used in military C4ISR systems. In this paper we introduce a multicasting protocol for third-generation (3G) HF radio networks that was designed to support such applications as P_MUL (ACP-142) and NATO STANAG 4406. This multicast data link (MDL) employs the robust burst waveforms already in use for 3G ARQ, and operates in either acknowledged or unacknowledged mode. The paper concludes with preliminary performance estimates for the new protocol.
Keywords :
military communication; multicast protocols; radio networks; HF wireless network; MDL; NATO STANAG 4406; P_MUL; message dissemination; military C4ISR system; multicast data link; robust burst waveform; third-generation multicast protocol; Bandwidth; Computer networks; Frequency; Hafnium; Military computing; Multicast protocols; Telecommunication network reliability; Transmitters; Transport protocols; Wireless networks;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 2005. MILCOM 2005. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9393-7
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.2005.1605996
