New routing method based on sticky bacteria algorithm and link stability for VANET

Abstract

With the rapid development of Telematics, the role of edge computing (Mobile Edge Computing, MEC) is becoming more and more significant. Mobile users can obtain massive computing and storage resources in a local way, thus effectively solving the congestion problem of the core network. However, in general urban edge network scenarios of VANET (Vehicular Ad-hoc Network), due to low node density and poor connectivity, there are few chances to encounter suitable forwarding nodes. In order to avoid the above situation and adapt to sparse scenarios, we propose new link-stabilized routing method & protocol based on sticky bacteria algorithm in this paper. The new idea and the significant findings of this proposed algorithm in enhancing the routing protocol is as follows: five factors affecting routing decision are identified: evaluation distance, deflection angle, number of neighboring nodes, rate difference, and the traffic of the road section at which it is located, and then these five factors are comprehensively evaluated by using the our designed Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) strategy, so as to determine the score of each node and the candidate routing paths; And the best routing path between two communicating nodes is found through the stronger global exploration capability of the sticky bacteria algorithm. Our experiments (that are based on our developed C++ programs) have proved that the method proposed in this paper has stronger link stability and the highest packet delivery rate. And the experiments and their results has enhanced our new method credibility in the field of ad hoc networks.