ION Playground

Exploring ION, NASA's DTN (Delay-Tolerant Networking) implementation.

Challenges in Space Communication

• Extreme Distances: Result in high data loss rates and significant RTT (Round-Trip Time).
• Orbital Movements and Discontinuity: Currently managed manually, leading to inefficiencies.

Why Not Use the Internet?

• Interrupted Connections: Frequent disruptions make traditional protocols unsuitable.
• High Delays: Long distances introduce significant latency.
• High Bit Error Rate: Space environments lead to elevated error rates in data transmission.

TODO: Expand explanations on these challenges.

Getting Started with ION

To begin using ION:

1. Follow the installation guide available on the official ION repository.
2. Choose a configuration to test. Quick start guides are provided in each configuration folder for easy setup.