Routing in mobile ad hoc networks is very different from routing in wired
networks. High node mobility requires a more autonomous and decentralized
operation. In addition, an interconnection of less powerful devices is expected in the
future. Such behaviour can be compared with natural systems composed of simple
agents.
In master thesis we have reviewed the situation in the field of biologically
inspired routing and focused on mechanisms based on ant colony optimization. We
have examined the operation of the AntHocNet protocol, evaluated it with the help of
simulations and proposed improvement in its operation. The proposed changes were
implemented and re-evaluated. Drawbacks of proposals as well as difficulties which
we have encountered during the work are also mentioned.
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