LOCAN 2009

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Subject and Purpose of the Workshop

This workshop covers comprehensively the algorithmic issues in the hot area of ad hoc and sensor networking. In particular, sensor networks are currently recognized as one of the priority research areas (for example, a multi-disciplinary program on sensors and sensor networks was launched in 2003 at the US National Science Foundation) and research activities are booming recently.

This workshop concentrates on network layer problems like data communication (routing, QoS-routing, geocasting, multicasting, broadcasting, etc.) and topology control (neighbor discovery, power adjustment, neighbor elimination, etc.). The main paradigm shift is to apply localized (or greedy) schemes as opposed to existing protocols requiring global information. Localized algorithms are distributed algorithms where simple local node behavior achieves a desired global objective. Localized protocols provide scalable solutions, that is, solutions for wireless networks with an arbitrary number of nodes, which is the main goal of this plan. Sensor and rooftop/mesh networks, for instance, have hundreds or thousands of nodes.

The objective of the workshop is to present state of the art research results on data communication and topology control in rapidly growing area of ad hoc and sensor networks, with emphasizes on localized techniques

Topics of Interest

We are seeking papers that describe original and unpublished contributions addressing various aspects of ad hoc networking. Possible topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Medium access control for ad hoc networks
• Analytical, mobility and validation models for ad hoc networks
• Hybrid networks and wireless Internet
• Security in ad hoc networks
• Data management, query processing, and data delivery in sensor networks
• Unicast routing, multicasting, and broadcasting in ad hoc networks
• Geocasting and anycasting in ad hoc networks
• Energy-efficient and bandwidth-efficient protocols for ad hoc networks
• Quality of service in medium access control and routing
• Topology construction and maintenance in ad hoc networks
• Neighborhood discovery and mobility management in ad hoc networks
• Localized protocols for duty-cycled sensor networks
• Auto-configuration and network formation protocols and algorithms
• Relative positioning algorithms
• Lower bounds on information exchange required for localized solutions
• Network graph properties supporting localized protocols
• Worst and average case analysis on the deviation from optimal solutions

Submissions

Papers must not exceed 8 single-spaced and two-column pages using at least 10 point size type on 8.5 x 11 inches pages. See style files, author guidelines and instructions at the conference website. Accepted papers will be included in the MSN main proceedings.

At least one author of each accepted paper must be registered for the conference in order for that paper to appear in the proceedings and to be scheduled for presentation.

Authors are requested to submit their papers (PDF format) through (EasyChair). For submission-related questions, please contact program co-chairs.

Selected best papers will be invited to the special issue of Ad Hoc & Sensor Wireless Networks, An international Journal (AHSWN) [SCIE-indexed].

Important Dates

• Manuscript Submission: September 1, 2009 Extended to September 15, 2009
• Acceptance Notification: October 1, 2009
• Camera Ready Manuscript Due: October 15, 2009

General Co-Chairs

David Simplot-Ryl, Univ. Lille 1 and INRIA Lille-Nord Europe, France
Ivan Stojmenovic, SITE, University of Ottawa, Canada

Program Co-Chairs

Nathalie Mitton, INRIA Lille-Nord Europe, France

Xu Li, SITE, University of Ottawa, Canada

Publicity Co-Chairs

Hannes Frey, University of Paderborn, Germany
Guoliang Xing, Michigan State University, U.S.

Program Committee

Matthias R. Brust, University of Central Florida, U.S.
Edgar Chavez, University of Michoacan, Mexico
Hannes Frey, University of Paderborn, Germany
Daniel Goergen, Philips Research, Netherlands
Francois Ingelrest, EPFL, Switzerland
Lars Kristensen, Bergen University College, Norway
Tianji Li, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland
Hai Liu, Hong Kong Baptist University, China
Ivan Martinovic, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany
Tahiry Razafindralambo, INRIA Lille-Nord Europe, France
Pedro M. Ruiz, University of Murcia, Spain
Juan A. Sanchez, University of Murcia, Spain
Volker Turau, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany
Guiling Wang, New Jersey Institute of Technology, U.S.
Guoliang Xing, Michigan State University, U.S.
Shuhui Yang, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, U.S.
Liqiang Zhang, Indiana University South Bend, U.S.

Call for Papers PDF Version

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Last update: Thursday, 01-October-09