Flexible multipoint relay selection for suitable route in mobile ad hoc networks

Abstract

The dynamic formations of the mobile ad hoc networks require routing protocols to handle the routing requirements in run-time. The purpose of this work is to improve the endurance, quality, and trust of the path chosen by the link state routing in mobile ad hoc networks. The multipoint relay concept has been fascinating in link sate routing optimization to reduce duplicate retransmissions in the same region. In this paper, we present the notion of flexibility and suitability in choosing the multipoint relays. A suitable multipoint relay selection algorithm has been proposed to choose the appropriate multipoint relays which are trustworthy, restrain appropriate residual battery and possess a good quality link for interconnections. The algorithm also takes care of the willingness, reachability, degree, and the relative mobility of the nodes in the selection process. The results illustrate that the selection of the appropriate relay nodes offers substantial improvements.