Gravitational networks: Self-organizing network topologies into hierarchically structured domains

Martin Johnsson, Brendan Jennings

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Abstract

Algorithms for self-organizing networks into node clusters have up to this point been limited to the organization of basically homogeneous networks of a limited size and application, having been targeted mainly towards wireless ad-hoc networks and sensor networks. We present a new distributed technique for how heterogeneous networks at any size, topology, and technologies can be self-organized into a set of domains using a novel method based on finding a centre node. The expression of finding the centre node is inspired by the law of finding the centre of gravity where the crucial problem sits in finding the node around which other nodes would "gravitate" and around which a domain can be formed. In this paper, we present the core principles and features of the GRANET concept, as well as presenting initial results from simulations of GRANET where its ability to scale and converge have been studied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 9th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2013 and its three collocated Workshops - ICQT 2013, SVM 2013 and SETM 2013
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages138-142
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783901882531
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 9th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2013 and its three collocated Workshops - ICQT 2013, SVM 2013 and SETM 2013 - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 14 Oct 201318 Oct 2013

Publication series

Name2013 9th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2013 and its three collocated Workshops - ICQT 2013, SVM 2013 and SETM 2013

Conference

Conference2013 9th International Conference on Network and Service Management, CNSM 2013 and its three collocated Workshops - ICQT 2013, SVM 2013 and SETM 2013
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period14/10/1318/10/13

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