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Baran studied networks that route standard message blocks through multiple possible paths using local decisions. The report investigated how distributed connectivity and adaptive routing could preserve communication after damage.
Scientific scope
Baran studied networks that route standard message blocks through multiple possible paths using local decisions. The report investigated how distributed connectivity and adaptive routing could preserve communication after damage. Scope limitation: This record covers the specified RAND report and its model results, not sole authorship of packet switching or the Internet. Independent work by other groups and subsequent deployed protocols remain distinct contributions.
Evidence
Assessment uses the catalogue-linked source evidence for the stated contribution. This record covers the specified RAND report and its model results, not sole authorship of packet switching or the Internet. Independent work by other groups and subsequent deployed protocols remain distinct contributions.
Contributors
- Paul Baran · SCIENCE: Named source contributor; exact labor shares are not measured.
Provisional WRS assessment, edition 2026-10-16.1. Independent expert calibration is pending. This grade does not certify correctness or assign ownership.
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