Frequency-Hop-Coded SCB for Tactical Networks

Abstract

Effective command and control on the battlefield requires robust communications. Using multi-hop communications based on synchronized cooperative broadcast (SCB) has previously been proposed as a means to increase range, robustness and efficiency for tactical ad hoc networks. A modification of the retransmission policy of SCB utilizing fountain coding is proposed and evaluated in the Anglova scenario. The modified protocol is shown to be capable of supporting higher user data rates and increased robustness compared to previous versions of SCB.