On supporting link asymmetry in mobile ad hoc networks

Dongkyun Kim, C. K. Toh, Yanghee Choi

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Abstract

The existing routing protocols in mobile ad hoc networks assume that all nodes have the same transmission range. In other words, the mobile ad hoc network has only symmetric links. However, since nodes consume battery power independently according to their computing and communication load, there exist asymmetric links, which means that node A is within node B's transmission range, but not vice versa. This paper present two protocols that accomodate asymmetric links: link-level and end-to-end Approaches. The link-level approach can be applied to any routing protocols by utilizing GPS (Global Positioning System) location information of nodes at link level. On the other hand, the end-to-end approach does not need GPS devices and employs dual paths between source and destination. Simulation results reveal that these protocols cope well with ad hoc network having asymmetric wireless links under the presence of mobility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages2798-2803
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2001
EventIEEE Global Telecommunicatins Conference GLOBECOM'01 - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: 25 Nov 200129 Nov 2001

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Global Telecommunicatins Conference GLOBECOM'01
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio, TX
Period25/11/0129/11/01

Keywords

  • Ad Hoc Network
  • Asymmetric Links
  • Dual Paths
  • Global Position System
  • Routing Protocol

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