Routing for ad-hoc networks based on location of nodes. Applications and sytnergies with passive location

Description

During the last decade a number of routing algorithms for ad-hoc networks have been proposed. However, it has been proofed that in order to achieve scalability a routing algorithm must consider the location of the nodes involved in the routing. The goal of this project is the study of such algorithms including location and the research on possible synergies between the routing and location procedures and protocols in order to minimize the use of resources (energy consumption, throughput, etc.) Advances in this direction contribute to improve the network lifetime, capacity and scalability. This project studies the location methods more appropriate for ad-hoc networks with particular interest on Passive-TDOA. Possible improvements will be studied in order to facilitate the location of nodes with the minimum possible information. New routing algorithms will be proposed in such a way that the overall transmitted overhead information is minimized.

Period

Start date: 01/01/2010 
End date: 30/06/2013
Status: Completed

Funding

Funded by the ERDF and the Spanish Government

Budget

Project: 55,418.01 €
Spanish Government contribution: 55,418.01 €

Participants

Francisco Barcelo-Arroyo (GRXCA), Israel Martin-Escalona (GRXCA), Enrica Zola (GRXCA), Alfonso Rojas (GRXCA), Marc Ciurana (ASCAMM).

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