Assessment of Routing Protocols for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

SUMMARY

This research service provides an assessment of rotuing protocols for Mobile Ad hoc networks with special emphasis on VANET and healthcare applciations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Research Overview

• Research Snapshot
• Key Findings

Scope and Methodology

• Research Scope
• Research Methodology

2. TECHNOLOGY PRIMER

Technology Snapshot

• Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET)
• Classic Routing Protocols

Key Applications; Research and Development Programs

• Key Applications
• Key R&D Working Groups

3. FORCE FIELD ANALYSIS--STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF PUSH AND PULL FORCES

Assessment of Push Forces

• Drivers
• Assessment of Opportunities

Assessment of Pull Forces

• Challenges
• Restraints for Routing Protocol Deployment

4. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Analytical Hierarchy Process--Priotization of Routing Protocols--R&D Focus and Need

• Sneak Preview of AHP Tree
• AHP Process and Computation--Level 0 and Level 1 Criteria
• AHP Process and Computation--Alternatives
• Final Values and Analyst Insights from AHP

Routing Protocols--Application based Strategic Roadmapping

• Roadmap for VANET Application
• Roadmap for Sensor Networks in Healthcare Applications

5. GLOBAL INNOVATIONS IN ROUTING PROTOCOLS FOR MANETS

Research Centers and Universities--World

• Greedy Perimeter Coordinator Routing for City Scenarios--Germany
• Secure Position-Based Routing Protocol for VANETs--Germany/Switzerland
• Least-Total-Route-Temperature (LTRT) Routing Protocol for Telemedicine Applications--USA/China
• Multirate Geographic Opportunistic Routing--USA
• Improving Energy Efficiency of Sensor Nodes via Data Dissemination Protocol--USA/Korea

Corporate Developments--World

• Low-Power Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Nodes--Netherlands
• Power-Aware Greedy Forwarding Routing Protocol for Highway Scenarios--Germany
• OrderOne Network Routing Protocol for Control Constant Network Bandwidth -- Canada
• IP-Enabled Routing Protocols for Airborne Network -- USA
• Ultralow-Power Wireless Links for Healthcare Platform -- UK

6. PATENTS; GLOSSARY; APPENDIX; AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Key Patents; Glossary; and Appendix

• Key Patents
• Glossary
• Appendix A
• Appendix B -- Proactive and Reactive Routing Protocols

Database of Key Industry Participants

• University Contacts
• Corporate Contacts

7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASES

Decision Support Database Tables

• Telecommunication Spending by Business Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Broadband Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)
• Mobile Tracker--North America (2002 to 2012)
• ICT Expenditure in State and Local Transportation Verticals--United States (2004 to 2010)
• IT Expenditure and Enterprise Demographics--World (2002 to 2012)
• Mobile Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)