Using zonal agent distribution effectively for routing in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. (5th February 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chandrasekar, R.; Misra, Sudip
• Is Part Of: International journal of ad hoc and ubiquitous computing. Volume 3:Number 2(2008)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 89
• Publication Date: 2008-02-05
• Subjects: mobile ad hoc networks -- MANETs -- routing -- swarm intelligence -- mobile networks -- zonal distribution -- mobile agents -- ant-like agents; Ubiquitous computing -- Periodicals; Embedded computer systems -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing -- Distributed processing -- Periodicals; Wireless communication systems -- Periodicals; Computer architecture -- Periodicals; 004.2
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-8225

Abstract

A novel routing protocol for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) utilising zonal distribution of mobile ant like agents is presented. The routing zones are bound together by a Mean Weighted Power Factor (MWPF) unique to each zone. Each node ensconced in a zone has the same MWPF, enabling it to form a new zone on discovery of a different power factor broadcast from its local neighbourhood.