Thomas Kunz
Systems and Computer Engineering
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Applications of Ad-Hoc Networks
nApplication of the
ad-hoc network technology is appropriate when a network needs to be
rapidly deployed without prior planning and to provide reliable
communication in harsh propagation conditions.
nExamples:
–Military: for tactical communications
–National security: in times of natural disaster or
global war
–Rescue missions: in lieu of adequate wireless
coverage
–Law enforcement: similar to tactical
communications
–Commercial use: for setting up sales
presentations
–Education: wall-free (virtual) classrooms
–Local Area Networks (LANs): for limited-coverage
communication
–Sensor Networks (more
later)
–Embedded computing and networking applications (ubiquitous computers with short-range
interactions, vehicle networks)
–Cellular range extension (interoperability with infrastructured
networks)
–Community Mesh Networks