Efficiency analysis of routing protocols in wireless mesh networks

Abstract

An important direction in the administration of the state is the creation of a single information environment that will provide reliable feedback, timely planning and coordination of the actions of various units and structures of the state for the effective performance of assigned tasks. These issues are very relevant for the armed forces and other power structures of the state. JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control) technology was adopted in 2022 as an important strategy in the US armed forces and the armies of NATO countries. It is envisaged that JADC2 will cover all branches of the armed forces in order to combine the communications of various devices in the overall structure of command and control. To achieve success, a constant connection between a large number of domains, including sensors and control objects – Internet of Things in the military sector with the use of artificial intelligence AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine learning) must be maintained. The communication between the elements of the JADC2 architecture at the respective levels should be provided by different telecommunication networks using different physical channels, such as KH and VHF radio links, satellite communication, fixed fiber optic lines, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to transfer large volumes of data through global networks in a timely manner without losing data integrity, so JADC2 networks must be ready for cyber attacks. To solve these problems, it is necessary to switch from existing conventional radio communication networks to high-speed broadband, including MANET mesh networks (Mobile Ad hoc Network). The main advantages of MANET networks are: deployment speed, low cost with high efficiency, the ability to transmit data over long distances without increasing the transmitter power, resistance to changes in the network infrastructure, the ability to quickly reconfigure in adverse interference conditions. Routing protocols in such networks are the most effective means of solving the problem of service quality. This work presents the results of evaluating the effectiveness of routing protocols in mesh networks in accordance with the requirements of the services provided.