Abstract
In this project, we are investigating the medium access
control aspect of a self-organizing protocol. This work extends
our previously developed routing algorithm for an evolving wireless
network of low-cost nodes with varying transmitting powers and arbitrary
topology. To capitalize on our structure, we are designing a
scheme for the medium access control (MAC) layer of the network.
The scheme entails minimal MAC logic in the low-cost nodes and requires
a single frequency to operate.
As a second area of research, we are considering the
design and optimization of multiple-layer networks, which are important
for overcoming reliability and congestion problems that may develop in a
single-layer centrally controlled network. A multiple-layer
network entails multiple roots that must operate at a different frequency.
Thus, optimal root placement and layer scheduling algorithms are being
designed. We are also developing self-healing protocols for
single-layer and multiple-layer networks.
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