Performance Analysis of Protocol Independent Multicasting-Dense Mode in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Networks (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781288330348)

This research explored the implementation of Protocol Independent Multicasting - Dense Mode (PIM-DM) in a LEO satellite constellation. PIM-DM is a terrestrial protocol for distributing traffic efficiently between subscriber nodes by combining data streams into a tree-based structure, spreading from the root of the tree to the branches. Using this structure, a minimum number of connections are required to transfer data, decreasing the load on intermediate satellite routers. The PIM-DM protocol was developed for terrestrial systems and this research implemented an adaptation of this protocol in a satellite system. This research examined the PIM-DM performance characteristics which were compared to earlier work for On- Demand Multicast Routing Protocol (ODMRP) and Distance Vector Multicasting Routing Protocol (DVMRP) - all in a LEO satellite network environment. Experimental results show that PIM-DM is extremely scalable and has equivalent performance across diverse workloads.

Author: Mark D. Saeger
ISBN-10: 1288330340
ISBN-13: 9781288330348
Publisher: Biblioscholar
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2012
Pages: 134
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.29d