Efficient Data Transport in Wireless Overlay Networks
Andrei Gurtov · Työväentutkimus Vuosikirja · 2004
Wireless data access for nomadic users is predicted to be a major growth direction for the future Internet. However, no single existing wireless technology fits all user requirements at all times. Instead, several overlaying wireless networks can provide best possible data delivery service. Nomadic users can run interactive, conversational, streaming, and background applications that rely on end-to-end transport protocols to communicate over unreliable wireless links. Achieving efficient data transport in wireless overlay networks implies meeting Quality of Service requirements of applications while preserving radio resources, battery power, and friendliness to other flows on the Internet.