An overview of results on ad hoc network performances using spatial model

We propose a short overview of models and results based on spatial models used to evaluate the performance of ad hoc networks. Locations of nodes are distributed in a two dimensional area according to a stochastic point process, which allows us to obtain the averages and distributions of different performance quantities. It is particularly suited in the context of ad hoc networks as the topology has an important impact on performance. The different models presented are related to the radio properties, connectivity and capacity of ad hoc networks.