Deployment Options

Choose the appropriate Elster OS variant for your infrastructure layer:

Ground Infrastructure

DAOS Backend Storage

  • High-performance storage clusters
  • Real-time analytics processing
  • Base station and command center operations
  • Multi-stream data aggregation

Edge Gateway

Transition Layer

  • Protocol translation and bridging
  • Network edge computing
  • Mobile-to-infrastructure connectivity
  • Data buffering and caching

Mobile & Field Devices

Drone/IoT Endpoints

  • Lightweight mobile relay systems
  • Store-and-forward capabilities
  • Autonomous data collection
  • Edge processing and local caching

Development & Research

All variants include the Vyatta configuration shell for customizable deployment scenarios and experimental setups.

Hybrid Multi-Layer Architecture

Elster OS implements a sophisticated three-layer architecture designed for distributed computing across diverse environments:

Ground Infrastructure Layer

  • High-performance storage clusters for real-time data analytics
  • Authoritative data repositories with video processing capabilities
  • Multiple concurrent data stream processing
  • Integration with base stations and command centers

Mobile Communication Layer

  • Intelligent protocol switching based on connectivity conditions
  • Real-time streaming for high-bandwidth scenarios
  • Store-and-forward capabilities for disconnected operations
  • Hybrid mode operations during degraded connections

Field Device Integration

  • Seamless endpoint discovery and route optimization
  • Priority queue management for critical data
  • Edge computing capabilities with local caching
  • Support for various communication protocols and ranges
System Architecture

Intelligent Communication Protocols

Dynamic protocol selection ensures optimal data transmission across varying network conditions:

High-Speed Mode

  • Direct streaming to storage clusters
  • Real-time multicast broadcasting
  • Optimized for stable connections
  • Maximum throughput performance

Resilient Mode

  • Store-and-forward message delivery
  • Guaranteed eventual delivery
  • Epidemic routing for mesh networks
  • Fault-tolerant communication

Adaptive Features

  • Automatic signal strength monitoring and protocol switching
  • Priority-based data routing with emergency handling
  • Compression and caching for optimal bandwidth usage
  • Content-addressed storage for data deduplication
Communication Protocols

Advanced Data Management

Comprehensive data handling capabilities for diverse multimedia and telemetry streams:

Stream Processing

  • Real-time video compression and processing
  • High-quality audio codec support
  • Telemetry data aggregation and analysis
  • Synchronized multi-source data streams

Storage Solutions

  • Local SSD caching for immediate access
  • Distributed storage synchronization
  • Predictive caching based on operational patterns
  • Differential synchronization for efficiency

Data Flow Patterns

  • Real-time streaming for connected operations
  • Batch processing for disconnected scenarios
  • Many-to-many device communication
  • Reliable delivery with automatic retry mechanisms
Data Management

Core Features

Elster OS provides essential capabilities for distributed computing environments

Dynamic Networking

Built-in vplane technology creates secure, adaptive VPN-like connections between distributed nodes with automatic discovery and routing.

Protocol Switching

Intelligent switching between high-speed streaming and store-and-forward protocols based on network conditions and connectivity.

Distributed Storage

Seamless integration with high-performance storage clusters for real-time analytics and authoritative data repositories.

Edge Computing

Local processing capabilities with predictive caching and differential synchronization for optimal performance.

Mobile Integration

Native support for drones, IoT devices, and mobile systems with adaptive communication protocols.

Fault Tolerance

Guaranteed delivery mechanisms with epidemic routing and automatic retry for mission-critical applications.

Applications & Use Cases

Elster OS enables innovative solutions across multiple domains:

Drone Networks

  • Mobile data relay systems
  • Aerial data collection and streaming
  • Emergency communication networks
  • Autonomous surveillance systems

IoT & Field Operations

  • Remote sensor monitoring
  • Environmental data collection
  • Industrial automation networks
  • Smart city infrastructure

Research & Development

  • Distributed computing experiments
  • Network protocol testing
  • Edge computing research
  • Multi-user collaborative systems
Use Cases

Satellite & Mesh Network Integration

Advanced multi-network capabilities for challenging operational environments:

Software-Defined Networking

  • SmartRouting protocol for intelligent packet optimization
  • Encrypted data transmission across multiple network types
  • Low-bandwidth mesh radio network support
  • Satellite communication fallback capabilities

Operational Resilience

  • Interoperability across communication networks
  • Secure workspace environments for controlled data sharing
  • Asset tracking and monitoring in remote locations
  • Situational awareness for distributed field operations
Satellite Integration

Mission-Critical Applications

Proven reliability for demanding operational scenarios

Defense & Law Enforcement

Secure communication networks for tactical operations with encrypted workspace environments and multi-network redundancy.

Wildland Fire Management

Real-time coordination for emergency response teams with resilient communication in challenging terrain and conditions.

Remote Asset Tracking

Global monitoring capabilities with satellite integration for unmanned systems and distributed sensor networks.

Performance & Reliability

Proven capabilities for demanding distributed computing scenarios

High Throughput

Optimized data streams with real-time compression and processing for maximum bandwidth utilization.

Low Latency

Direct streaming capabilities with minimal overhead for time-critical applications and real-time analytics.

99.9% Reliability

Fault-tolerant architecture ensures data integrity and delivery even in challenging network conditions.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation to help you get started with Elster OS

Documentation