DocumentCode
3396779
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
fYear
2005
fDate
17-20 Oct. 2005
Firstpage
2202
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Military Communications Conference, 2005. MILCOM 2005. IEEE
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9393-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MILCOM.2005.1605996
Filename
1605996
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