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Performance Enhancement Using Cross Layer Approaches In Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, Murad Khallid
Performance Enhancement Using Cross Layer Approaches In Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, Murad Khallid
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Ad hoc network is intrinsically autonomous and self-configuring network that does not require any dedicated centralized management. For specialized applications such as, military operations, search-and-rescue missions, security and surveillance, patient monitoring, hazardous material monitoring, 4G (4th Generation) coverage extension, and rural communication; ad hoc networks provide an intelligent, robust, flexible and costeffective solution for the wireless communication needs.
As in centralized wireless systems, ad hoc networks are also expected to support high data rates, low delays, and large node density in addition to many other QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. However, due to unique ad hoc network characteristics, spectrum scarcity, …