This textbook reviews the theory, applications, and latest breakthroughs
in Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs). Presenting a specific focus on Opportunistic
Mobile Networks (OMNs), the text considers the influence of human aspects, and
examines emerging forms of inter-node cooperation. Features: contains
review terms and exercises in each chapter, with the solutions and source code
available at an associated website; introduces the fundamentals of DTNs, covering OMNs, PSNs,
and MOONs; describes the ONE simulator, explaining how to set up a simulation
project; provides detailed insights into the development and testing of
protocols, together with a set of best practices for increased productivity and
optimized performance; examines human aspects in the context of communication
networks, from human-centric applications to the impact of emotion on
human-network interplay; proposes various schemes for inter-node cooperation in
DTNs/OMNs; presents a detailed discussion on aspects of heterogeneity in
DTNs.
This clearly-written and
practically-focused textbook/reference reviews the fundamental theory, varied
applications, and latest breakthroughs in Delay Tolerant Networks (DTNs).
Presenting a specific focus on Opportunistic Mobile Networks (OMNs), the text
carefully considers the influence of human aspects, and examines emerging forms
of inter-node cooperation. Readers will learn how to master protocol
development and testing, overcome issues of non-cooperative behavior, and
address heterogeneity in OMNs and other networks.
Topics and features:
- Contains review terms, study exercises and programming
exercises in each chapter, with the solutions and source code available at
an associated website
- Introduces the fundamentals of DTNs, covering OMNs,
Pocket Switched Networks (PSNs), and Mission-Oriented Opportunistic
Networks (MOONs)
- Describes the Opportunistic Network Environment (ONE)
simulator, explaining how to set up a simulation project using NetBeans,
and the version control software Git
- Provides detailed insights into the development and
testing of protocols, together with a set of best practices for increased
productivity and optimized performance
- Examines human aspects in the context of communication
networks, from human-centric applications to the impact of emotion on
human-network interplay
- Proposes various schemes for inter-node cooperation in
DTNs/OMNs, including incentive-based and game theoretic approaches, as
well as the DISCUSS scheme
- Presents a detailed discussion on aspects of
heterogeneity in DTNs, and a comprehensive review of the latest research
on DTNs/OMNs
Students and instructors
will find this easy-to-follow work to be ideally suitable as a textbook for
introductory courses on OMNs and advanced courses on communication networks.
Researchers will be greatly interested in the descriptions of state-of-the-art
developments in OMNs, wireless sensor, and ad hoc networks. Practitioners
developing real-world applications will also benefit from the coverage of
relevant technical specifications and patents.
An excellent resource for both students and researchers interested in mobile opportunistic networking. A well balanced mix of theoretical and practical aspects.
Marco Conti, Institute of Informatics and Telematics (IIT), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Italy
I've been working on opportunistic networking since a friend was caught up in a disaster zone after a tsunami and couldn't use his smart phone, as the net was down, yet there were many devices around the town which had wireless and could store, carry, and forward messages, but no protocols to implement this useful service. This book covers in clear and up-to-date style, the principles and practice of the main communications mechanisms to date, and offers helpful exercises and useful information on how to implement these systems in practice.
Jon Crowcroft, Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of ACM, Fellow of Royal Society (UK), University of Cambridge, UK
