Tactical distributed ledger: an enabling technology for deploying resilient decentralized systems

Manuel M. Vindiola; Jared C. Willard; Bryan P. Dawson; David C. Harman; Jamie K. Infantolino; Noah Weston

doi:10.1117/12.2519073

10 May 2019 Tactical distributed ledger: an enabling technology for deploying resilient decentralized systems

Manuel M. Vindiola, Jared C. Willard, Bryan P. Dawson, David C. Harman, Jamie K. Infantolino, Noah Weston

Proceedings Volume 11013, Disruptive Technologies in Information Sciences II; 110130K (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519073
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2019, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

This work develops a principled approach for coordinating decentralized systems that can exchange information, issue and service requests, and perform outcome-focused actions together. It harnesses the resiliency and robustness offered by blockchain frameworks to enable sustained activity in the presence a diverse set of failure modes, operating constraints, and changing task requirements. We accomplish this through the Tactical Distributed Ledger, a distributed computer that can accommodate a wide range of sensors, agents, vehicles, and devices to create a decentralized system. We have used this framework to deploy a multi-participant system that combines sensing, vehicle mobility, and situational awareness to perform coordinated activities in a simulated city environment. The key mechanism that enables this interaction is a robust auction framework implemented on top of a smart contract blockchain system. This paper details the design, components, and features of the auction system.

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Manuel M. Vindiola, Jared C. Willard, Bryan P. Dawson, David C. Harman, Jamie K. Infantolino, and Noah Weston "Tactical distributed ledger: an enabling technology for deploying resilient decentralized systems", Proc. SPIE 11013, Disruptive Technologies in Information Sciences II, 110130K (10 May 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2519073

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