This paper investigates the maximum network through- put for resource-constrained space networks based on the delay and disruption-tolerant networking (DTN) architecture. Specifically, this paper proposes a methodol...This paper investigates the maximum network through- put for resource-constrained space networks based on the delay and disruption-tolerant networking (DTN) architecture. Specifically, this paper proposes a methodology for calculating the maximum network throughput of multiple transmission tasks under storage and delay constraints over a space network. A mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) is formulated to solve this problem. Simula- tions results show that the proposed methodology can successfully calculate the optimal throughput of a space network under storage and delay constraints, as well as a clear, monotonic relationship between end-to-end delay and the maximum network throughput under storage constraints. At the same time, the optimization re- sults shine light on the routing and transport protocol design in space communication, which can be used to obtain the optimal network throughput.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(6113200261321061+3 种基金6123101161201183)the National Basic Research Program of China(2014CB340206)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program(2011Z05117)
文摘This paper investigates the maximum network through- put for resource-constrained space networks based on the delay and disruption-tolerant networking (DTN) architecture. Specifically, this paper proposes a methodology for calculating the maximum network throughput of multiple transmission tasks under storage and delay constraints over a space network. A mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) is formulated to solve this problem. Simula- tions results show that the proposed methodology can successfully calculate the optimal throughput of a space network under storage and delay constraints, as well as a clear, monotonic relationship between end-to-end delay and the maximum network throughput under storage constraints. At the same time, the optimization re- sults shine light on the routing and transport protocol design in space communication, which can be used to obtain the optimal network throughput.