Robust and Efficient Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (RE-MANET) Protocols Standard

SDRC proposes to develop and demonstrate a novel networking protocol standard for a broad spectrum of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET) that changes the paradigm of the traditional “wire-based” wireless networking algorithms and protocols. The vision of Network-Center Operations strongly demands the needs for robust MANET technologies to support dynamic missions with prudent and effective resource use. Unlike most MANET solutions heavily relying on the wired network architecture (current TCP/IP paradigm) by emulating the wired connectivity, the proposed architecture, namely Robust and Efficient MANET (RE-MANET), is founded on the thorough understanding of the fundamental characteristics of distributed wireless networks, legacy architectural principles and algorithms that have been proven successful, and unique Air Force requirements. As a result, it provides the platform on which more robust, more efficient, and more effective protocols and algorithms can be readily developed that are inherently good for a wide range of distributed applications operating under highly dynamic wireless environment. SDRC will vigorously pursue the wide adoption of the proposed architecture and protocols by actively participating IETF MANET working group via frequent presentations and draft publications that will eventually lead to IETF RFCs.