A routing protocol for power constrained networks with asymmetric links

Abstract

In many instances, an ad hoc network consists of nodes with different hardware and software capabilities as well as power limitations. This is the case of ad hoc grids where devices such as desktops, laptops, robots, palmtops, sensors, and actuators collaborate to solve computational problems. In such a heterogeneous environment, the nodes have various degrees of mobility and range and the communication links are asymmetric: node i may be able to reach node j, but j may not be able to reach i. A4LP, is a Location-Aware and Power-Aware routing protocol designed primarily for heterogeneous Ad hoc networks with Asymmetric links.