An Entropy-based Stability Algorithm for Regulating the Movement of MANET Nodes
Sang‐Chul Kim · KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems · 2011
This paper proposes an algorithm that enables mobile nodes to implement self-regulated movements in mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs).It is important for mobile nodes to maintain a certain level of network-based stability by harmonizing these nodes' movements autonomously due to their limited transmission range and dynamic topology.Entropy methods based on relative position are suggested, as a means for mobile nodes to regulate their local movements.Simulations show that an early warning mechanism is suitable to maintain movement-based stability.Isolation can be reduced by 99%, with an increased network cost of 12% higher power consumption, using the proposed algorithm.