A Survey of Topology Control in Wireless Networks

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)/Mobile Ad hoc Networks and Delay-tolerant Networks have many applications in recent years. Topology control is one of the most important research topics in wireless networks. It not only can prolong the lifetime of the network but also reduce the signal interference. Therefore, the research of topology control is of great significance. This paper analyzes and summarizes the main directions and research results of topology control problem of wireless networks in recent years, at the same time classifies and summarizes the topological control solutions in wireless sensor / mobile ad-hoc networks and delay tolerant networks, finally, points out the shortcomings and future research directions.