Research Article
Network Coding over SATCOM: Lessons Learned
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-25479-1_21, author={Jason Cloud and Muriel M\^{e}dard}, title={Network Coding over SATCOM: Lessons Learned}, proceedings={Wireless and Satellite Systems. 7th International Conference, WiSATS 2015 Bradford, UK, July 6--7, 2015, Revised Selected Papers}, proceedings_a={WISATS}, year={2015}, month={10}, keywords={Intra-session network coding Implementation concerns Satellite Networks In-order delivery delay Lessons learned}, doi={10.1007/978-3-319-25479-1_21} }- Jason Cloud
Muriel Médard
Year: 2015
Network Coding over SATCOM: Lessons Learned
WISATS
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-25479-1_21
Abstract
Satellite networks provide unique challenges that can restrict users’ quality of service. For example, high packet erasure rates and large latencies can cause significant disruptions to applications such as video streaming or voice-over-IP. Network coding is one promising technique that has been shown to help improve performance, especially in these environments. However, implementing any form of network code can be challenging. This paper will use an example of a generation-based network code and a sliding-window network code to help highlight the benefits and drawbacks of using one over the other. In-order packet delivery delay, as well as network efficiency, will be used as metrics to help differentiate between the two approaches. Furthermore, lessoned learned during the course of our research will be provided in an attempt to help the reader understand when and where network coding provides its benefits.