Multi-metric Geo-Routing Protocol for Tactical Ad Hoc Networks

Abstract: Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) are equipped with multiple radios, serving as the foundation for future force communication networks envisioned for application in war field network-centric scenarios. In this study, we introduce a novel geographical routing protocol tailored for the distinctive multi-radio, multi-band tactical MANET environment. The protocol is engineered to leverage various routing metrics across multiple radio interfaces, each operating on different frequency bands. Comparative analysis reveals superior quality of service offered by this protocol when contrasted with existing General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology. Simulation of the protocol's performance was conducted using the JProwler platform, implementing Java code with Swing, within the NetBeans IDE tool, and on the Windows operating system. Keywords- Tactical ad hoc networks, Geographical routing