In this paper we discuss the state of the art of (mobile) multi-hop ad hoc networking with the aim to present the current status of the research activities and identify the consolidated research areas, with limited research opportunities, and the hot and emerging research areas for which further research is required. We start by briefly discussing the MANET paradigm, and why the research on MANET protocols is now a cold research topic. Then we analyze the active research areas. Specifically, after discussing the wireless-network technologies we analyze four successful ad hoc networking paradigms, mesh, opportunistic, vehicular networks, and sensor networks that emerged from the MANET world. We also present the new research directions in the multi-hop ad hoc networking field: people-centric networking, triggered by the increasing penetration of the smartphones in everyday life, which is generating a people-centric revolution in computing and communications.
翻译:在本文中,我们讨论了(移动)多窗口特设网络的最新状况,目的是介绍研究活动的现状,并确定研究机会有限的综合研究领域,以及需要进一步研究的热点和新兴研究领域。我们首先简要地讨论了MANET模式,以及为什么关于MANET协议的研究现在是一个冷酷的研究专题。然后我们分析了活跃的研究领域。具体地说,在讨论了无线网络技术之后,我们分析了四个成功的特设网络模式,即网目、机会性网络、车辆网络和传感器网络。我们还介绍了多窗口特设网络领域的新研究方向:由于智能手机在日常生活中日益渗透而引发的以人为中心的网络,它正在产生以人为中心的计算和通信革命。