• DocumentCode
    3171619
  • Title

    A new contention-based MAC protocol for geographic forwarding in ad hoc and sensor networks

  • Author

    Zorzi, Michele

  • Author_Institution
    Ferrara Univ., Italy
  • Volume
    6
  • fYear
    2004
  • fDate
    20-24 June 2004
  • Firstpage
    3481
  • Abstract
    In this paper, we consider a novel forwarding technique based on geographical location of the nodes involved and random selection of the relaying node via contention among receivers. A new collision avoidance scheme based on this idea is described in detail, and an approximate analysis is provided. The proposed scheme is compared with a similar solution based on busy tones, as well as with STEM, and is shown to perform well for sufficient node density. Compared to a previously proposed protocol, the one presented here only needs one radio, thereby greatly simplifying the hardware.
  • Keywords
    access protocols; ad hoc networks; telecommunication congestion control; wireless sensor networks; STEM; ad hoc network; busy tone; collision avoidance scheme; contention-based MAC protocol; geographic forwarding technique; node density; node selection; sensor network; Ad hoc networks; Collision avoidance; Electronic mail; Energy resources; Hardware; Intelligent networks; Media Access Protocol; Relays; Routing; Sensor systems;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Communications, 2004 IEEE International Conference on
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-8533-0
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ICC.2004.1313191
  • Filename
    1313191