RoutesMobilityModel: Easy realistic mobility simulation using external information services

Tiago Cerqueira, Michele Albano

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Abstract

The current implementation of NS-3 provides only synthetic mobility models that disregard the map where the nodes are moving, however, the study of vehicular ad-hoc networks requires the usage of more realistic mobility models. The usage of mobility traces created by trac simulators such as SUMO is feasible, however, these simulators possess a steep learning curve, which prevents their fruition for most researchers whose research focus and expertise are on the data communication layer. This paper presents a mobility model that generates realistic mobility traces that take into account the underlying maps, while maintaining the ease of usage that characterizes the synthetic mobility models. The module described herein is compared against SUMO and against the ns3::RandomWaypointMobilityModel of network simulator 3, to analyze the trade-o it implements in terms of realism and ease of usage.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWNS3 2015 - Workshop on Network Simulator-3
Number of pages7
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Publication date13 May 2015
Pages40-46
ISBN (Electronic)9781450333757
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 May 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 Workshop on NS-3, WNS3 2015 - Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 13 May 201514 May 2015

Conference

Conference2015 Workshop on NS-3, WNS3 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityCastelldefels, Barcelona
Period13/05/201514/05/2015
Sponsorns-3 Consortium
SeriesACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Keywords

  • Mobility model
  • Network simulator 3
  • Trade-oanalysis

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