The Problem:
Current UAV/UGV networks need a transport layer for end-to-end reliability and congestion control. TCP is the most popular transmission layer protocol; however, it has serios limitation due to its saw-like sending rate control.
The Solution:
Researchers at The University of Alabama have developed an invention which pertains to novel routing or transport layer protocols. The technology targets routing design in directional hierarchical airborne networks with two characteristics: two-level architecture and hybrid direction antennas. This enables high-throughput node-to-node data delivery with end-to-end reliability and congestion control. The smart, bio-inspired concepts employed to deliver improved speeds and efficiencies for the routing protocols. Namely, the bio-inspired pipe routing algorithms are derived from the traits of moths, ants, and neurons.
Benefits:
• Improved protocol reduces the congestion of the wirelessly transmitted data.
• Better quality of transmitted data.
• Communication with more drones simultaneously.
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