Hi,
I just wanted to bring up two related concerns. Firstly, although I am aware that a node map exists, I was wondering where or if one can find a map of the routes, node edges, or the connectivity links -- whatever term you prefer. Secondly, I expect that after arriving at such a map, we will find that the network consists of a number of isolated islands and I wanted to ask whether there is any initiative to interconnect them to form a national network, and whether any effort could be organized to that end. I think benefits that come to mind with redundant national broadband are things like the distribution of ebooks for guidance in times of emergency, or the ability for hospitals and medical staff to exchange large imaging files, like the 3D x-rays they have now.
Thoughts or commentary are welcome. I was thinking about developing a tool to map the network if no such thing exists already.
Jose
K3YAB
I just wanted to bring up two related concerns. Firstly, although I am aware that a node map exists, I was wondering where or if one can find a map of the routes, node edges, or the connectivity links -- whatever term you prefer. Secondly, I expect that after arriving at such a map, we will find that the network consists of a number of isolated islands and I wanted to ask whether there is any initiative to interconnect them to form a national network, and whether any effort could be organized to that end. I think benefits that come to mind with redundant national broadband are things like the distribution of ebooks for guidance in times of emergency, or the ability for hospitals and medical staff to exchange large imaging files, like the 3D x-rays they have now.
Thoughts or commentary are welcome. I was thinking about developing a tool to map the network if no such thing exists already.
Jose
K3YAB
Here are some sources you may want to consider:
https://www.arednmesh.org/content/network-mapping
https://www.arednmesh.org/content/topologr-aredn-mesh-topology-and-data-explorer
As far as a national network, AREDN runs a global tunnel server and regional networks can request a link via Darryl, K5DLQ, here on AREDN.
The tunnel service is great, but I think it's clear how relying on the Internet defeats the purpose of network independence and redundancy. That maybe fine for very localized emergencies, but it does nothing for you if there is a widespread outage of telecom service.
Jose
K3YAB
Orv W6BI