Optimizing Turbo Codes for Secret Key Generation in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks

Ismail, D. K. B., Karadimas, P. , Epiphaniou, G. and Al-Khateeb, H. (2019) Optimizing Turbo Codes for Secret Key Generation in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks. In: 1st American University in the Emirates International Research Conference (AUEIRC 2017), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15-16 Nov 2017, pp. 287-293. ISBN 9783030016586 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-01659-3_33)

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Abstract

We present an algorithm that allows two users to establish a symmetric cryptographic key by incorporating the most important features of the wireless channel in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication. Non-reciprocity compensation is combined with turbo codes (TCs) for error reconciliation purposes. For fair comparisons, the indexing technique is applied in conjunction with the non-reciprocity compensation technique. A series of simulations are run to calculate key performance indicators (KPIs). High entropy values are obtained throughout all rounds of simulation during the key extraction process. Furthermore, simulation results indicate a significant improvement in bit mismatch rate (BMR) and key generation rate (KGR) when TCs are used. Increasing the number of iterations in the TC can significantly improve the Bit Error Rate (BER), thus generating more symmetric keys. The key generation rate was reported high ranging from 17 to 19 for the 256-bit symmetric keys per minute with TCs, while it is ranging from 2 to 5 when compared with a sample indexing technique published in the public domain. Finally, simulations proved also improvements for different key lengths as part of the error reconciliation process when TCs are used with an almost regular permutation (ARP) instead of a random permutation.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Karadimas, Dr Petros
Authors: Ismail, D. K. B., Karadimas, P., Epiphaniou, G., and Al-Khateeb, H.
Subjects:T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Publisher:Springer International Publishing
ISBN:9783030016586
Published Online:09 January 2019
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2019 Springer Nature Switzerland AG
First Published:First published in Smart Technologies and Innovation for a Sustainable Future: Proceedings of the 1st American University in the Emirates International Research Conference — Dubai, UAE 2017: 287-293
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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