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ABSTRACT

Most nodes of ad-hoc wireless networks are battery-powered, therefore the energy capacity limit is one of the critical constraints of ad-hoc wireless networks' development. This paper evaluates a rectangular network model that achieves energy efficiency by optimizing the node radio range based on the Geographical Adaptive Fidelity (GAF) topology management protocol [1]. For the first time we derive the optimal transmission range in a new adjustable-grid model and analyze both static and dynamic traffic scenarios in both equal-grid and adjustable-grid rectangular GAF models, where the results show that the adjustable-grid model is more energy efficient.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design

General Terms:
Design, Performance

Keywords:
ad-hoc network, energy efficiency, optimal radio range, topology management