Quality communication using varying parameters for wireless mobile ad hoc networks

Abstract

Wireless Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) present topologies where nodes act as both hosts and routes, necessitating efficient routing protocols to handle frequent route updates and transmission congestion. This paper proposes a novel routing algorithm, Fuzzy Controller Ad hoc On-demand Distance Vector (FC-AODV), to address these challenges. The FCAODV algorithm is designed to improve packet delivery ratio, throughput, end-to-end delay, packet loss, remaining energy, and routing overhead compared to the traditional AODV protocol. Through extensive simulations using NS 2, the proposed algorithm demonstrates superior performance across varying network scenarios. Results indicate an average increase of 12.4% in packet delivery ratio, 10.27% in throughput, and a decrease of 5.37% in end-to-end delay compared to AODV. Additionally, FC-AODV reduces packet loss by 5.57%, increases remaining energy by 6.4%, and decreases routing overhead by 6.37%. Future research directions include applying the FC-AODV concept to satellite networks, exploring the integration of shortest path algorithms, and evaluating FC-AODV in real-time network environments.