A survey on MANET testbeds and mobility models

Abstract

In order to evaluate algorithms and protocols in Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANETs), researchers use three major techniques: simulations, emulations and real-world experiments. An important issue for MANETs is mobility. For simulations and emulations, the mobility model is achieved by writing lines of code and making it possible to repeat the same investigation for the same conditions. While, in real-world experiments mobility is a really complicated issue. In this paper, we present a survey of mobility models implemented in testbeds around the world, and discuss some of the issues and findings encountered during implementation. However, by conducting real-world experiments in implemented testbeds, the evaluation is more precise and closer to the real application. The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper and should contain at least 70 and at most 150 words. It should be set in 9-point font size and should be inset 1.0 cm from the right and left margins. There should be two blank (10-point) lines before and after the abstract. This document is in the required format. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.