A location aware virtual infrastructure for VANETs

Abstract

The dynamical network topology is the source of most challenges in VANETs (Vehicle Ad hoc Networks). In urban area, however, it is feasible to meet the challenge by taking advantage of the heavy traffic. This paper proposes a location aware virtual infrastructure (LAVI) based on recognition memory. Combining the memory of past cooperation with the location information, the mobile nodes can construct cooperative groups with recognized peers and in turn to provide a virtual infrastructure. © 2011 IEEE.