The Pulse Protocol: Mobile Ad hoc Network Performance Evaluation

— We present a performance evaluation of the Pulse protocol operating in a peer-to-peer mobile ad hoc network environment. The Pulse protocol utilizes a periodic flood (the pulse) initiated by a single node (the pulse source) to provide both routing and synchronization to the network. This periodic pulse forms a pro-actively updated spanning tree rooted at the pulse source. Nodes communicate by forwarding packets through through this tree. In addition, nodes are able to synchronize with the periodic pulse, allowing idle nodes to power off their radios a large percentage of the time when they are not required for packet forwarding. This results in substantial energy savings. Through simulation we explore the performance of the protocol with respect to packet delivery ratio, delay, and energy efficiency.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: WONS
• Authors: Baruch Awerbuch, David Holmer, Herbert Rubens
• Keywords: Periodic Pulse, Pulse Protocol, Pulse Source, Wireless Networks, WONS 2005