Thomas Kunz
Systems and Computer Engineering
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Challenges in Ad-Hoc Networks
nThe challenges in the design of
Ad-Hoc networks stem from the following facts:
–the
lack of centralized entity Þ self-organizing and distributed protocols
–the
possibility of rapid platforms movement (highly versatile topology) Þ efficient
and robust protocols
– all communication is carried over the
wireless medium Þ power and spectrum efficient communications
nCompare this with the fixed
(cellular) networks …