Research Article
ATHENA: a large-scale testbed for the next generation of interoperable networks and services
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649160, author={Daniel Negru and Ahmed Mehaoua and Evangelos Pallis}, title={ATHENA: a large-scale testbed for the next generation of interoperable networks and services}, proceedings={2nd International IEEE/Create-Net Conference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={TRIDENTCOM}, year={2006}, month={7}, keywords={Digital TV broadcasting environment next generation IP networks and services large-scale testbed deployment}, doi={10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649160} }- Daniel Negru
Ahmed Mehaoua
Evangelos Pallis
Year: 2006
ATHENA: a large-scale testbed for the next generation of interoperable networks and services
TRIDENTCOM
IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649160
Abstract
Next generation networks consist of the convergence of all the types of networks, from cellular, broadcast to IP-based, with QoS, mobility and security functions assured, and designed to transport multimedia and data services over the same medium. The ATHENA approach is heading toward this by proposing a powerful concept of hybrid wireless metropolitan networking area that interconnects different heterogeneous networks, including the support of next generation IPv6 over broadcasting environments. Indeed, ATHENA proposes broadband infrastructure for the digital switchover, transition from analogue to digital TV, enhanced by the provision of IP services. Demonstration and evaluation of a large-scale deployed testbed in the city of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, is presented.