Ad Hoc Networks. 8th International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2016, Ottawa, Canada, September 26-27, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

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Reliability, Throughput and Latency Analysis of an Aerial Network

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-51204-4_31,
        author={Kamesh Namuduri and Amjad Soomro},
        title={Reliability, Throughput and Latency Analysis of an Aerial Network},
        proceedings={Ad Hoc Networks. 8th International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2016, Ottawa, Canada, September 26-27, 2016, Revised Selected Papers},
        proceedings_a={ADHOCNETS},
        year={2017},
        month={4},
        keywords={Aerial network Adhoc network Reliability Throughput Latency},
        doi={10.1007/978-3-319-51204-4_31}
    }
    
  • Kamesh Namuduri
    Amjad Soomro
    Year: 2017
    Reliability, Throughput and Latency Analysis of an Aerial Network
    ADHOCNETS
    Springer
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51204-4_31
Kamesh Namuduri1,*, Amjad Soomro2,*
  • 1: University of North Texas
  • 2: Air Force Research Laboratory
*Contact email: kamesh.namuduri@unt.edu, amjad.soomro@af.us.mil

Abstract

An aerial network is a self-organized network formed by aircraft systems deployed for a mission-specific purpose. Aerial networks are characterized by dynamic topologies and frequent network connections and disconnections primarily due to the fast moving nature of the aircraft systems. This paper considers an abstract paradigm for an aerial network, modeling it as a dynamic graph, and analyzes its reliability, throughput and latency characteristics. It defines metrics to measure the performance of an aerial network in terms of reliability, throughput, and latency. The analysis is intended to provide insights into the performance characteristics of an aerial network as a function of topology and mobility. The insights derived from this analysis are expected to lead to strategies for improving the network performance in real-world applications. This analysis also provides a set of building blocks which would lead to a general framework for identifying reliable and critical paths in a network (Approved for public release: distribution unlimited.).