Distributed estimation of global parameters in delay-tolerant networks

Author

Guerrieri, Alessio ; Carreras, Iacopo ; De Pellegrini, Francesco ; Montresor, Alberto ; Miorandi, Daniele

Author_Institution

Univ. of Trento, Trento, Italy

fYear

2009

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

7

Abstract

Distributed estimation of global parameters in intermittently connected mobile environments is a challenging problem. In this paper, we introduce a set of methods, based on gossip techniques and population protocols, for performing such task. The applicability of such techniques to various environments, characterized by different mobility patterns, is evaluated through numerical simulations and discussed extensively. Guidelines are provided to help practitioners choosing the right method for their specific application problem.

Keywords

mobile radio; parameter estimation; protocols; telecommunication networks; delay tolerant networks; global parameters distributed estimation; gossip technique; intermittently connected mobile environment; population protocol; Bluetooth; Convergence of numerical methods; Cost function; Delay estimation; Disruption tolerant networking; Distributed computing; Guidelines; Mobile communication; Parameter estimation; Protocols;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks & Workshops, 2009. WoWMoM 2009. IEEE International Symposium on a

Conference_Location

Kos

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-4440-3

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-4439-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WOWMOM.2009.5282449

Filename

5282449