NDN4IVC: A Framework for Simulating and Testing of Applications in Vehicular Named Data Networking

TL;DR

This paper introduces NDN4IVC, a comprehensive framework combining network and mobility simulators to facilitate the development and testing of vehicular named-data networking applications.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel integrated simulation framework that combines Ns-3 and Sumo for V-NDN, enabling realistic testing of vehicular networking protocols.

Findings

Successful integration of Ns-3 and Sumo for bidirectional communication.

Enhanced simulation capabilities for V-NDN applications.

Support for testing and protocol development in intelligent transportation systems.

Abstract

This paper presents a customized framework (NDN4IVC) for simulating and testing intelligent transportation systems and applications in vehicular named-data networking (V-NDN). The project uses two popular simulators in the literature for VANET simulation, a network simulator based on discrete events (Ns-3), with ndnSIM module installed, and Sumo, a simulator for urban mobility. NDN4IVC allows bidirectional communication between Sumo and Ns-3 and integrates the NDN stack and the NFD (NDN Forwarding Daemon) code. The project also brings together a comprehensive set of codes, models, functionalities, and technologies to improve proposals and protocols in V-NDN.