Cloud Computing in VANETs: Architecture, Taxonomy, and Challenges. Issue 5 (3rd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Aliyu, Ahmed; Abdullah, Abdul Hanan; Kaiwartya, Omprakash; Cao, Yue; Usman, Mohammed Joda; Kumar, Sushil; Lobiyal, D. K.; Raw, Ram Shringar
• Is Part Of: IETE technical review. Volume 35:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 523
• Page End: 547
• Publication Date: 2018-09-03
• Subjects: Architecture -- Cloud computing -- Taxonomy -- Vehicle using cloud -- Vehicular ad hoc networks -- Vehicular cloud; Telecommunication -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Periodicals; Electronics; Telecommunication; Periodicals; 621.38
• DOI: 10.1080/02564602.2017.1342572
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0256-4602

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Cloud computing in VANETs (CC-V) has been investigated into two major themes of research including vehicular cloud computing (VCC) and vehicle using cloud (VuC). VCC is the realization of autonomous cloud among vehicles to share their abundant resources. VuC is the efficient usage of conventional cloud by on-road vehicles via a reliable Internet connection. Recently, a number of advancements have been made to address the issues and challenges in VCC and VuC. This paper qualitatively reviews CC-V with the emphasis on layered architecture, network component, taxonomy, and future challenges. Specifically, a four-layered architecture for CC-V is proposed including perception, coordination, artificial intelligence and smart application layers. Three network components of CC-V, namely, vehicle, connection, and computation are explored with their cooperative roles. A taxonomy for CC-V is presented considering major themes of research in the area including design of architecture, data dissemination, security, and applications. Related literature on each theme is critically investigated with comparative assessment of recent advances. Finally, some open research challenges are identified as future issues. The challenges are the outcome of the critical and qualitative assessment of the literature on CC-V.