An overview of scheduling algorithms in mobile ad-hoc networks

• Published in: 2010 International Conference on Computer Applications and Industrial Electronics pp. 120 - 124
• Main Authors: Enzai, N I M, Rais, S S, Darus, R
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01-12-2010
• Subjects: Ad hoc networks; Delay; Dynamic scheduling; Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks; Mobile communication; Mobile computing; Scheduling algorithm
• ISBN: 1424490545; 9781424490547
• DOI: 10.1109/ICCAIE.2010.5735059

Scheduling algorithms are essential in guaranteeing Quality of Service (QoS) provisioning. Through QoS guarantee, a network application could obtain services which fulfil its specific requirements such as less delay, reduction in loss rate and higher throughput. However, due to dynamic nature of mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs) which results to frequently changing topology and link breaks, the design of scheduling algorithms becomes more difficult. This paper presents a survey of scheduling techniques specifically developed for ad-hoc wireless networks with regards to their strengths and shortcomings. This is followed by a summary of their simulation parameters.