Autonomous broadcast pruning in wirelessad hocnetworks using coverage estimation
Kichan Bae, Hyunsoo Yoon · International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications · 2009
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find a practical method to minimize unnecessary rebroadcasts forad hocnetworks in a remote area. Design/methodology/approach The authors design a theoretical coverage estimation model for autonomous broadcast pruning. To verify the effect of the model, simulations are performed to evaluate the effect of confidence level and the actual performance by using ns2 network simulator. Findings The algorithm used to predict the coverage area of broadcasts can minimize unnecessary rebroadcasts. Originality/value Autonomous broadcast pruning scheme based on the local prediction of a remained coverage area in the on‐going broadcast process brings us beneficial results in terms of energy savings and limited bandwidth preservation.