Ad hoc networking in future wireless communications

Abstract

This paper contains an overview of the discussions on future research directions within the subject of ad hoc networking, held at the Wireless World Research Forum meetings during 2001. Ad hoc networking is an emerging research field where ad hoc networks are no longer viewed as stand-alone groups of wireless terminals. On the contrary, ad hoc networks are expected to become fundamental in the future development of infrastructure networks and they will be the basis for enabling ubiquitous communications. Ad hoc networking involves new research issues at all layers.