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+Network Working Group                                        D. Waitzman
+Request for Comments: 1149                                       BBN STC
+                                                            1 April 1990
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+   A Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams on Avian Carriers
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+Status of this Memo
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+   This memo describes an experimental method for the encapsulation of
+   IP datagrams in avian carriers.  This specification is primarily
+   useful in Metropolitan Area Networks.  This is an experimental, not
+   recommended standard.  Distribution of this memo is unlimited.
+
+Overview and Rational
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+   Avian carriers can provide high delay, low throughput, and low
+   altitude service.  The connection topology is limited to a single
+   point-to-point path for each carrier, used with standard carriers,
+   but many carriers can be used without significant interference with
+   each other, outside of early spring.  This is because of the 3D ether
+   space available to the carriers, in contrast to the 1D ether used by
+   IEEE802.3.  The carriers have an intrinsic collision avoidance
+   system, which increases availability.  Unlike some network
+   technologies, such as packet radio, communication is not limited to
+   line-of-sight distance.  Connection oriented service is available in
+   some cities, usually based upon a central hub topology.
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+Frame Format
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+   The IP datagram is printed, on a small scroll of paper, in
+   hexadecimal, with each octet separated by whitestuff and blackstuff.
+   The scroll of paper is wrapped around one leg of the avian carrier.
+   A band of duct tape is used to secure the datagram's edges.  The
+   bandwidth is limited to the leg length.  The MTU is variable, and
+   paradoxically, generally increases with increased carrier age.  A
+   typical MTU is 256 milligrams.  Some datagram padding may be needed.
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+   Upon receipt, the duct tape is removed and the paper copy of the
+   datagram is optically scanned into a electronically transmittable
+   form.
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+Discussion
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+   Multiple types of service can be provided with a prioritized pecking
+   order.  An additional property is built-in worm detection and
+   eradication.  Because IP only guarantees best effort delivery, loss
+   of a carrier can be tolerated.  With time, the carriers are self-
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+Waitzman                                                        [Page 1]
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+RFC 1149             IP Datagrams on Avian Carriers         1 April 1990
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+   regenerating.  While broadcasting is not specified, storms can cause
+   data loss.  There is persistent delivery retry, until the carrier
+   drops.  Audit trails are automatically generated, and can often be
+   found on logs and cable trays.
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+Security Considerations
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+   Security is not generally a problem in normal operation, but special
+   measures must be taken (such as data encryption) when avian carriers
+   are used in a tactical environment.
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+Author's Address
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+   David Waitzman
+   BBN Systems and Technologies Corporation
+   BBN Labs Division
+   10 Moulton Street
+   Cambridge, MA 02238
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+   Phone: (617) 873-4323
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+   EMail: dwaitzman@BBN.COM
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+Waitzman                                                        [Page 2]
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