Measuring efficiency in opportunistic ad hoc networks

Anthony Smith; Richard Hill

doi:10.1142/S0219265911002940

Measuring efficiency in opportunistic ad hoc networks

Anthony Smith, Richard Hill

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Abstract

Opportunistic Networks are examples of wireless, ad hoc networks where there is an absence of a continuous end-to-end path. The proliferation of mobile device usage creates opportunities for nodes to forward packets in a dynamic way, utilizing nodes as they present themselves. In more conventional, static network infrastructures, it is typical to measure efficiency of message passing between nodes. We review approaches to the measurement of efficiency in networks, and propose a qualitative and quantitative metrics framework and simulation model that would be suitable for the evaluation of performance in opportunistic networks.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	189-203
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Interconnection Networks
Volume	12
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219265911002940
Publication status	Published - Sep 2011
Externally published	Yes

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Smith, A., & Hill, R. (2011). Measuring efficiency in opportunistic ad hoc networks. Journal of Interconnection Networks, 12(3), 189-203. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219265911002940

Smith, Anthony ; Hill, Richard. / Measuring efficiency in opportunistic ad hoc networks. In: Journal of Interconnection Networks. 2011 ; Vol. 12, No. 3. pp. 189-203.

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