75493 - Protocols And Architectures For Space Networks M

Academic Year 2021/2022

  • Docente: Carlo Caini
  • Credits: 3
  • SSD: 0
  • Language: English
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Telecommunications Engineering (cod. 9205)

    Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Computer Engineering (cod. 0937)

Learning outcomes

The student will learn how to solve through the use of DTN architectures (Delay-Tolerant Networking, RFC 4838) and the Bundle Protocol (RFC 5050) problems set by “challenged networks”.

Course contents

Challenged networks
Definition of “challenged networks”. Challenges: long delays, significant losses, intermittent connectivity, network partitioning. Examples: Interplanetary Internet, satelllite networks (GEO and LEO), emergency networks, underwater networks, communications in areas not covered by ordinary TLC networks (extreme environemnts), tactical networks, etc.
The DTN architecture
Description of the DTN architecture (RFC 4838).
The Bundle Protocol
Description of the Bundle Protocol (RFC5050). Lab activities: use of DTN2 and ION (NASA JPL) bundle protocol implementations.
Application of the DTN architecture to the satellite networks
Characteristics of satellite networks based on Geostationary (GEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constallations. Lab activities: example of application of the DTN architecture to GEO and LEO systems.
Application of the DTN architecture to Interplanetary Internet
Characteristics of Interplanetary networks. The LTP protocol. Lab activities: examples of application of the DTN architecture to IPN systems.

Readings/Bibliography

IETF RFC4838 e RFC5050. A few technical papers selected by the Professor. A few presentations by the Professor or by other DTN experts.

Teaching methods

Lessons (50%) and lab activities (50%, mainly on the students'PCs).

Assessment methods

Written test (open questions or quizzes) followed by a compulsory verification (on student's or professor's PC) of student's ability in carrying out the lab activities seen during the course. This exam has a binary result (success/failure). Answers in Italian or French are allowed under students' request.

Exams in January, February, June-July (3) and September.

Teaching tools

Lab activities will be based on the use of Virtualbricks (virtual testbeds manager). This program (Linux only), preconfigured virtual testbeds and disk images are open sofware and can be downloaded from:
http://cnrl.deis.unibo.it/software.php

Office hours

See the website of Carlo Caini

SDGs

Quality education Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduced inequalities

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.