On information dissemination in infrastructure-based mobile ad-hoc networks

Zijie Zhang*, Guoqiang Mao, Brian D.O. Anderson

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we consider 2D wireless multi-hop networks with mobile nodes randomly distributed on a torus, and a small number of base stations (infrastructure nodes) deterministically placed in the same area. Mobile nodes move following a random walk mobility model. A piece of information is broadcast from the base stations at the same time in a multi-hop manner using a Susceptible-Infectious-Recovered (SIR) epidemic routing algorithm. A distinguishing feature of the SIR algorithm, which leverages the mobility of mobile users, is that a relay node carries a piece of information for a predetermined amount of time and forwards it at any available opportunity during that time. We provide analytical results for the percolation probability and for the expected fraction of nodes that receive the information when the information dissemination process stops. Further, we study the time delay of the information dissemination process. The accuracy of the analytical results is verified using simulations.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2012 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages1743-1748
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4673-0437-5, 978-1-4673-0435-1
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-0436-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event2012 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2012 - Paris, France
    Duration: 1 Apr 20124 Apr 2012

    Publication series

    NameIEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC
    ISSN (Print)1525-3511
    ISSN (Electronic)1558-2612

    Conference

    Conference2012 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2012
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityParis
    Period1/04/124/04/12

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