On estimating the interest satisfaction ratio in IEEE 802.15.4-based named-data networks

Abstract

Named-Data Networking (NDN) over Low Power and Lossy Networks (LLNs), employing IEEE 802.15.4 communication technology, is projected to provide native support for mobility and efficient content delivery for the emerging Internet of Things (IoT). While many interest forwarding strategies have been proposed for NDNs over LLNs, most existing studies have relied on software simulations to evaluate their performance due to the lack of analytical modeling tools. This paper introduces the first analytical model for estimating the Interest Satisfaction Ratio (ISR) in NDN over LLNs, which is a crucial metric for assessing the effectiveness of interest forwarding strategies. We develop the analytical model specifically for the broadcast forwarding strategy, which has been extensively studied due to its simplicity and ease of implementation. Simulation results confirm that the proposed model predicts the ISR with reasonable accuracy. The model is then used to elucidate the strong interaction between the CSMA/CA parameters of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and the achieved ISR.