Neighbor stability routing in MANETs

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Abstract

Mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) are characterized by wireless connectivity through multi-hops, frequently changing network topology among wireless mobile devices. These characteristics require routing algorithms to be dynamic and adaptive to constantly changing environments. In this paper, we describe a new routing algorithm which is based on the cumulative relative stability among neighbor mobile nodes. This NSR (neighbor stability routing) algorithm selects the most historically and accumulatively stable mobile nodes to form a path between the source node and destination node. The relative stability is then propagated from the collective data by all the nodes along a path. The cumulative collective data, or stability factor, reflects the historical neighborhood stability among neighbors. When a node or segment on the path is down, NSR will dynamically find an alternative most stable path. In simulation, our NSR algorithm outperforms some major ad hoc routing protocols such as AODV and DSR in packet delivery ratio and number of paths rerouted. NSR also handles some issues such as group node mobility and temporary node unavailability well.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2005
Subtitle of host publicationBroadband Wireless for the Masses - Ready for Take-off
Pages1964-1969
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2005: Broadband Wirelss for the Masses - Ready for Take-off - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: Mar 13 2005Mar 17 2005

Publication series

NameIEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC
Volume4
ISSN (Print)1525-3511

Conference

Conference2005 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2005: Broadband Wirelss for the Masses - Ready for Take-off
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period03/13/0503/17/05

Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Engineering

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