Stable clustering through mobility prediction for large-scale multihop intelligent ad hoc networks

Sivavakeesar, S.; Pavlou, G.; Liotta, A.

Abstract

In this paper we present a framework for dynamically organizing mobile nodes (MNs) in large-scale mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs), with the eventual aim to support quality of service (QoS). Our dynamic, distributed clustering approach is based on intelligent mobility prediction that enables each MN to anticipate the availability of its neighbors. We present a scalable way to predict the mobility, and thus availability, of MNs, achieved with the introduction of geographically-oriented virtual clusters. We name the proposed model as the (p, t, d)-clustering model that facilitates the formation of stable clusters. Simulation results demonstrate the performance advantages of our approach.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: 2004 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference
• Start Date: Mar 21, 2004
• End Date: Mar 25, 2004
• Online Publication Date: Jul 19, 2004
• Publication Date: 2004
• Deposit Date: Dec 4, 2019
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Volume: 3
• Pages: 1488-1493
• Series ISSN: 1525-3511
• Book Title: 2004 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference
• ISBN: 0-7803-8344-3
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/WCNC.2004.1311663
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1995985