Cross-Layer Methods for Ad Hoc Networks—Review and Classification

Valeriy Ivanov () and Maxim Tereshonok
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Valeriy Ivanov: Science and Research Department, Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics, Moscow 111024, Russia
Maxim Tereshonok: Science and Research Department, Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics, Moscow 111024, Russia

Future Internet, 2024, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-31

Abstract: The OSI model used to be a common network model for years. In the case of ad hoc networks with dynamic topology and difficult radio communications conditions, gradual departure is happening from the classical kind of OSI network model with a clear delineation of layers (physical, channel, network, transport, application) to the cross-layer approach. The layers of the network model in ad hoc networks strongly influence each other. Thus, the cross-layer approach can improve the performance of an ad hoc network by jointly developing protocols using interaction and collaborative optimization of multiple layers. The existing cross-layer methods classification is too complicated because it is based on the whole manifold of network model layer combinations, regardless of their importance. In this work, we review ad hoc network cross-layer methods, propose a new useful classification of cross-layer methods, and show future research directions in the development of ad hoc network cross-layer methods. The proposed classification can help to simplify the goal-oriented cross-layer protocol development.

Keywords: cross-layer methods; ad hoc networks; OSI; optimization; classification; review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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