DNA Storage Promotes Long-Term Storage of Internet of Vehicles Data

With the proliferation of Telematics and autonomous driving, vehicles are generating increasing volumes of data from numerous sensors. To accommodate this influx of in-vehicle data, Data Centers (DCs) must possess ample storage capacity and bandwidth to cater to the rising demand for in-vehicle data uploads. Meanwhile, ensuring the security and integrity of this data is paramount to providing reliable information when needed by car companies or users. The cold nature of in-vehicle data, where most of the data remains unused for long periods of time, poses significant challenges to the storage and operation of DCs. In this paper, we propose a potentially feasible solution for information storage by leveraging DNA molecules. We present the architecture of the new DC and its storage process. Compared to conventional approaches, utilizing DNA molecules for storing in-vehicle data can substantially reduce the operating costs of DCs, while greatly enhancing the storage lifespan and density of information. Finally, we address the practical challenges associated with implementing DNA storage and propose potential solutions to overcome them.