New emerging network scenarios, such as mobile networks and battlefield ad-hoc networks, are challenging the current assumptions of the Internet Service model. In such scenarios, an instantaneous end-to-end path between a source and destination may not exist, and the links between nodes may be opportunistic, predictably connectable, or periodically-(dis)connected. In this joint research with Prof. Chuah and Prof. Davison, an Enhanced Disruption/Fault Tolerant Bundle Delivery (EDIFY) system will be designed and studied to provide network services even when no end-to-end path exists. Our EDIFY system provides adaptive features that allow DoD networks to be transitioned from conventional networks to a more dynamic, self-forming, peer-to-peer architecture.

Conference Publications

Faculty and Students:
Dr. Liang Cheng (Advisor)
Qing Ye