Location-free link state routing for underwater acoustic sensor networks

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Abstract

We propose a location-free link state routing protocol for Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks (UASNs). Additionally, we present the mathematical background for the theoretical capacity and transmission power metrics of an underwater acoustic channel. UASNs are formed by devices enabled with acoustic communication capabilities that are deployed underwater to perform collaborative monitoring tasks. Information is collected by a sink at the surface also equipped with a radio. The underwater communication channel is characterized by a limited bandwidth and high propagation delay. The network topology constantly changes due to mobility of the nodes. In our routing protocol, every node ranks the quality of the path that it offers toward the sink. Packet forwarding is performed hop-by-hop considering one or several routing metrics, e.g., hop count or pressure. To avoid communication void problems, every node selects a one-hop neighbor within an area that guarantees progress toward a sink. Our strategy is loop-free. It includes a recovery mode handling network topology changes. Our routing protocol was implemented in ns-3 to conduct experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 28th Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1544-1549
Number of pages6
EditionJune
ISBN (Electronic)9781479958276
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Jun 2015
Event2015 28th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2015 - Halifax, Canada
Duration: 3 May 20156 May 2015

Publication series

NameCanadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering
NumberJune
Volume2015-June
ISSN (Print)0840-7789

Conference

Conference2015 28th IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, CCECE 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityHalifax
Period3/05/156/05/15

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