An overview of delay tolerant networks and rooting protocols

Abstract

Deep space networks, satellite networks, and mobile device networks can be modeled as Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs). The introduction of this article comes with a global view of this type of network. The literature review section identies some challenges met by this type of network and one of the most important evaluation criteria for a DTN. Not only the physical resources, but the routing algorithms that must work with resources and capabilities that are not found in a traditional network contribute to the performance of a Delay Tolerant Network. This aspect is touched on in the personal remarks section of the article.