Title :
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
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/WOWMOM.2009.5282449
