Simulating Opportunistic Networks: Survey and Future Directions

Journal
IEEE communications surveys & tutorials  
Volume
20
Issue
2
Start Page
1547
End Page
1573
Citation
IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials 2 (20): 1547-1573 (2018)
Publisher DOI
10.1109/COMST.2017.2782182
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85038356692
ArXiv ID
1712.01905v2
Simulation is one of the most powerful tools we have for evaluating the performance of Opportunistic Networks. In this survey, we focus on available tools and models, compare their performance and precision and experimentally show the scalability of different simulators. We also perform a gap analysis of state-of-the-art Opportunistic Network simulations and sketch out possible further development and lines of research. This survey is targeted at students starting work and research in this area while also serving as a valuable source of information for experienced researchers.
Subjects
Computer Science - Networking and Internet Architecture