Autonomous broadcast pruning in wireless ad hoc networks using coverage estimation
International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications
ISSN: 1742-7371
Article publication date: 20 November 2009
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to find a practical method to minimize unnecessary rebroadcasts for ad hoc networks in a remote area.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors design a theoretical coverage estimation model for autonomous broadcast pruning. To verify the effect of the model, simulations are performed to evaluate the effect of confidence level and the actual performance by using ns2 network simulator.
Findings
The algorithm used to predict the coverage area of broadcasts can minimize unnecessary rebroadcasts.
Originality/value
Autonomous broadcast pruning scheme based on the local prediction of a remained coverage area in the on‐going broadcast process brings us beneficial results in terms of energy savings and limited bandwidth preservation.
Keywords
Citation
Bae, K. and Yoon, H. (2009), "Autonomous broadcast pruning in wireless
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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