FUNNet - a novel biologically-inspired routing algorithm based on fungi: more efficient network management solutions

Hao, X., Falconer, R., Bradley, D. and Crawford, J. (2009) FUNNet - a novel biologically-inspired routing algorithm based on fungi: more efficient network management solutions. In: 2009 Second International Conference on Communication Theory, Reliability, and Quality of Service, Colmar, France, 20-25 July 2009, (doi: 10.1109/CTRQ.2009.23)

Abstract

Future data communication networks show three emerging trends: increasing size of networks, increasing traffic volumes and dynamic network topologies. Efficient network management solutions are required that are scalable, can cope with large, and increasing, traffic volumes and provide decentralised and adaptive routing strategies that cope with the dynamics of the network topology. Routing strategies are an important aspect of network management as they have a significant influence on the overall network performance. This paper introduces the preliminary studies for FUNNet, a new routing algorithm inspired by the kingdom of Fungi. Fungi form robust, resilient and responsive networks and these networks change topology as a consequence of changes in local conditions. Fungi are capable of expanding in size as they self-regulate and optimise the balance between exploration and exploitation which is dependent on the transport of the internal resource, i.e. dasiatrafficpsila, within the network. FUNNet exploits the biological processes that are responsible for simulating fungal networks in a bio-inspired routing protocol. The initial results are positive and suggest that fungal metaphors can improve network management, although further evaluation of more complex scenarios is required.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Crawford, Professor John
• Authors: Hao, X., Falconer, R., Bradley, D., and Crawford, J.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: 2009 2nd International Conference on Communication Theory, Reliability, and Quality of Service, CTRQ 2009