Route discovery and reconstruction in mobile ad hoc networks

The dynamic topology of ad hoc networks makes route discovery and reconstruction a non-trivial task. In this work we propose the use of mobility prediction to assist in ad hoc routing. A method of route discovery and route reconstruction using the sectorized mobility prediction technique is presented. Simulation and analytical results of the proposed routing strategy find it to offer considerable reduction in the amount of routing traffic generated during the route discovery phase. ©2003 IEEE.