DASH streaming algorithm

[jtkua]

Hi,

I'm interested in using VLC as a DASH client for research purposes. I just updated to 'revision 2.2.0-git-4636-g3a37abe' and will use this as a basis for exploring different rate/buffer-based adaptation algorithms. Would you mind explaining briefly the current adaptation algorithm?

I've looked into the adaptive, dash module and managed to extract various statistics, including the estimated bandwidth, selected representation, etc.
I'm also interested in the buffer capacity/ fluctuations (the main parameter in buffer-based algorithms) during a DASH streaming experiment. Which part of the source code should I be looking at for this information? What other DASH-related variables/terminology should I be aware of?

Thank you.

Regards,
Jonathan