IOAM Trace Option Extensions for Incorporating the Alternate-Marking Method

In situ Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (IOAM) is used for recording and collecting operational and telemetry information, which leverages IOAM Trace Option to incorporate IOAM data fields into in- flight data packets. The Alternate-Marking method is used to measure performance metrics on live traffic, such as packet loss, delay, and jitter. This document extends IOAM Trace Option for incorporating the Alternate-Marking method to augment IOAM in performance measurement.