Cooperative Multi-Path Routing Algorithm for Integrated Satellite-Maritime Networks

Abstract

Recent advances in wireless communication technologies have allowed mobile users to access various data services anytime and anywhere. In this study, we focused on an integrated satellite-maritime network (ISMN) platform to develop a novel multipath routing scheme. By considering the geographic features of the sea and different data types, we adopted coalitional game theory to design new routing algorithms in the ISMN infrastructure. According to the concepts of different value solutions, routing packets are adaptively distributed into multiple routing paths while self-adjusting to widely diversified ISMN system situations. Therefore, the mutual benefits accrued from cooperation can be explored while leveraging reciprocal consensus between different routing control issues. The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme fits well with the ISMN platform using our coalitional game-based approach.