A Reconfigurable Wireless Ad Hoc Networks Architecture for Quality of Service Support

This SBIR submission describes a proposal by XPRT Solutions Inc. – a DSCI Company, to develop a dynamic QoS aware agent for Manet networks. This effort considers the adoption of four applicable technologies, namely; Measurement Based Admission Control (MBAC)(that enables the network to respond to perceived status based on a measurement of network performance), Cross Layer Signaling, QOS Edge Technology (that supports various functions including reactive flow control, proactive flow control, delivery assurance, IA, and packet policing) and Network Topology Based on Governing Dynamics (that enables the network topology to be modified to maximize network throughput under various loading conditions). The overall QoS-aware design will consider the major areas of QoS to include Per-Hop, Path, Overhead Traffic and Applications. These areas will be applied in support of identified network functional requirements/identified network capabilities that need to be provided in support of the E2E QoS requirements. A Proof-of-Concept demonstration will be conducted towards the end of Phase I assessing the agent in terms of established performance metrics. A Phase I Option period is proposed for development of detailed systems architecture and prototype component development (e.g., adding new QOS edge technologies based on functional requirements).