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Theoretical models for opportunistic networks
Publikationstyp
Book Part
Date Issued
2012-02-24
Sprache
English
Start Page
61
End Page
79
Citation
Springer Nature Switzerland 978-3-031-47866-6: 61-79 (2024)
Publisher DOI
Scopus ID
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
ISBN
978-3-031-47866-6
978-3-031-47865-9
978-3-031-47867-3
978-3-031-47868-0
In this chapter, we detail how to use theoretical modeling in opportunistic networks (OppNets) using mathematical and computational methods to analyze their behavior. The models, though simplified representations of reality, help researchers predict network performance under different conditions and gain insights into network behavior. Particularly, we introduce Markov Chain Models and Compartmental Models, which have been extensively used to evaluate message diffusion in OppNets.
Subjects
Analytical models
Compartmental models
Epidemic model
Markov chains
Opportunistic networks
Performance evaluation
Population processes
DDC Class
600: Technology