Information dissemination in mobile ad-hoc geosensor networks

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of how to disseminate relevant information to mobile agents within a geosensor network. Conventional mobile and location-aware systems are founded on a centralized model of information systems, typified by the client-server model used for most location-based services. However, in this paper we argue that a decentralized approach offers several key advantages over a centralized model, including robustness and scalability. We present an environment for simulating information dissemination strategies in mobile ad-hoc geosensor networks. We propose several strategies for scalable, peer-to-peer information exchange, and evaluate their performance with regard to their ability to distribute relevant information to agents and minimize redundancy. © Springer-Verlag; 2004.