Ad Hoc Networks. 7th International Conference, AdHocHets 2015, San Remo, Italy, September 1–2, 2015, Proceedings

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A Novel Predictive Link Quality Metric for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks in Urban Contexts

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-25067-0_11,
        author={Sebastien Bindel and Serge Chaumette and Benoit Hilt},
        title={A Novel Predictive Link Quality Metric for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks in Urban Contexts},
        proceedings={Ad Hoc Networks. 7th International Conference, AdHocHets 2015, San Remo, Italy, September 1--2, 2015, Proceedings},
        proceedings_a={ADHOCNETS},
        year={2015},
        month={9},
        keywords={F-ETX forecasting routing link quality},
        doi={10.1007/978-3-319-25067-0_11}
    }
    
  • Sebastien Bindel
    Serge Chaumette
    Benoit Hilt
    Year: 2015
    A Novel Predictive Link Quality Metric for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks in Urban Contexts
    ADHOCNETS
    Springer
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-25067-0_11
Sebastien Bindel1, Serge Chaumette1, Benoit Hilt2
  • 1: University of Bordeaux
  • 2: University of Haute Alsace

Abstract

In Mobile Ad hoc networks (MANETs), advanced routing metrics use Link Quality Estimators (LQE) for making routing decisions. To be efficient and in a strong interaction with the physical layer transmission conditions, the accuracy and the reactivity of LQE used by metrics are crucial for maintaining connectivity. Current LQE estimates the link quality into a single value. This method limits the accuracy of the estimators, especially in highly volatile environments such as VANETs in urban environments. In this paper we propose multi-estimators LQE approach that provides both a better link quality and a link behavior assessment. These novel estimators deal with LQE requirements, reactivity, stability and accuracy to become a reliable LQE. We evaluate they reactivity and accuracy with realistic physical layer and mobility patterns and also found their forecasting properties.