@article{M527E6F8F, title = "A Multi-path Routing Mechanism with Local Optimization for Load Balancing in the Tactical Backbone Network", journal = "Journal of KIISE, JOK", year = "2014", issn = "2383-630X", doi = "", author = "Yongsin Kim,Younghan Kim", keywords = "multi-path routing,local optimization,load balancing,tactical backbone network", abstract = "In this paper, we propose MPLO(Multi-Path routing with Local Optimization) for load balancing in the tactical backbone network. The MPLO manages global metric and local metric separately. The global metric is propagated to other routers via a routing protocol and is used for configuring loop-free multi-path. The local metric reflecting link utilization is used to find an alternate path when congestion occurs. We verified MPLO could effectively distribute user traffic among available routers by simulation." }