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The Joint Capability for
Airborne Networking (JCAN) is the next-generation airborne
networking capability that leverages the Air Force’s Interim
Capability for Airborne Networking (ICAN) technology integrated
with the Navy’s Automated Digital Network System capability to
provide enhanced interoperability. JCAN extends the platform’s
global mobility by integrating IPv6, Mobile IP and MANET
protocols to enable dynamic, ad hoc addressing among mobile
assets that may have different attachment points to the Global
Information Grid.
JCAN will enhance the existing ICAN Quality of Service (QoS)
mechanisms with cross-layer optimization that will provide
enhanced control of the data flow over the wireless links, as
well as more real-time feedback on link performance. Enhanced
QoS combined with content based routing mechanisms will enable
JCAN to more effectively manage multiple data flow types over
the collection of low and high bandwidth links.
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In
addition to applicability for military
operators, JCAN has potential homeland security
applications, particularly for first responders.
JCAN can restore communications by supplementing
damaged or disrupted infrastructure using
relaying and “gatewaying” techniques. The result
is improved command-and-control capabilities in
degraded operating environments. |
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