Self-stabilizing TDMA algorithms for dynamic wireless ad-hoc networks

Pierre Leone, Elad M. Schiller

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Abstract

In dynamic wireless ad-hoc networks (DynWANs), autonomous computing devices set up a network for the communication needs of the moment. These networks require the implementation of a medium access control (MAC) layer. We consider MAC protocols for DynWANs that need to be autonomous and robust as well as have high bandwidth utilization, high predictability degree of bandwidth allocation, and low communication delay in the presence of frequent topological changes to the communication network. Recent studies have shown that existing implementations cannot guarantee the necessary satisfaction of these timing requirements. We propose a self-stabilizing MAC algorithm for DynWANs that guarantees a short convergence period, and by that, it can facilitate the satisfaction of severe timing requirements, such as the above. Besides the contribution in the algorithmic front of research, we expect that our proposal can enable quicker adoption by practitioners and faster deployment of DynWANs, such as the IEEE 802.11p for mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) and vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSENSORNETS 2013 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sensor Networks
Pages119-124
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 30 May 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Sensor Networks, SENSORNETS 2013 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 19 Feb 201321 Feb 2013

Publication series

NameSENSORNETS 2013 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sensor Networks

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Sensor Networks, SENSORNETS 2013
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period19/02/1321/02/13

Keywords

  • Dynamic networks
  • MAC
  • MANETs
  • Self-stabilization
  • VANETs

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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