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201700073
Ad-Hoc Networks
Course info
Course module201700073
Credits (ECTS)5
Course typeCourse
Language of instructionEnglish
Contact personprof.dr.ir. G.J. Heijenk
E-mailgeert.heijenk@utwente.nl
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer
prof.dr. J.L. van den Berg
Examiner
prof.dr.ir. G.J. Heijenk
Contactperson for the course
prof.dr.ir. G.J. Heijenk
Academic year2022
Starting block
2B
RemarksThe maximum of student who can register for the course is 16
Application procedureYou apply via OSIRIS Student
Registration using OSIRISYes
Aims
Deepening of knowledge Mobile and Wireless Networking.
 
After completing this course successfully, the student can:
  • Explain main concepts for wireless ad-hoc networks, the main new problems in the design of such networks, and techniques proposed to deal with those problems
  • Describe specific concepts and techniques for ad-hoc networks such as delay-tolerant networking, vehicular networks, quality of service, congestion control, geonetworking, and power control.
  • Discuss important challenges and proposed solutions for (related) systems that are currently under research.
  • Use basic analysis techniques to compare design alternatives with respect to throughput, delay, scalability, energy efficiency, and spectrum utilization.
Content
The goal of this course is for the student to deepen the knowledge obtained in the course Mobile &Wireless Networking (MWN) (192620010), by studying selected articles, and by carrying out and presenting a small research project on a specific topic.
Whereas MWN addresses concepts and techniques for wireless and mobile networks in general, Ad Hoc Networks will focus on wireless ad-hoc networks. Ad-hoc networking facilitates communication between a (potentially very large) group of devices without the need for a centrally managed infrastructure. Potential application fields of the techniques discussed in Ad Hoc Networks are vehicular networks, networks for emergency and rescue services, for factories and logistics, and sensor networks. This course will address the main concepts for wireless ad-hoc networks, the main new problems in the design of such networks, and techniques proposed to deal with those problems. Topics that will be discussed in the course may include delay-tolerant networking, vehicular networks, quality of service, congestion control, geonetworking, millimeter-wave communications, power control, and integration of cellular and ad-hoc networking in 5G/6G mobile networks.
Ad Hoc Networks will focus on important challenges and proposed solutions for systems that are currently under research. Basic analysis techniques will be used to compare design alternatives w.r.t. throughput, delay, scalability, energy efficiency, and spectrum utilization.

The course consists of two main components:
  • Studying papers. Research papers have to be read, and will be discussed. This part is assessed with an exam.
  • A small research project. Research has to be carried out on one of the topics of the course. This part is assessed based on a research presentation.
Assumed previous knowledge
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge about communication networks in general. This is covered in the following module:
Network Systems (202001025 / 202001150).
 
Basic knowledge about wireless communication networks, including ad-hoc networks. This is covered in the following course:
Mobile and Wireless Networking (192620010)
Participating study
Master Computer Science
Participating study
Master Electrical Engineering
Participating study
Master Embedded Systems
Participating study
Master Internet Science and Technology
Required materials
Articles
Selected papers, made available via website
Recommended materials
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Instructional modes
Project supervised
Presence dutyYes

Tutorial

Tests
Exam, Presentation

Remark
Exam (40%) research presentation (60%)

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