A Network Coding Approach to Energy Efficient Broadcasting: from Theory to Practice. Fragouli, C., Widmer, J., & Le Boudec, J. Infocom, 2006.
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We show that network coding allows to realize significant energy savings in a wireless ad-hoc network, when each node of the network is a source that wants to transmit information to all other nodes. Energy efficiency directly affects battery life and thus is a critical design parameter for wireless ad-hoc networks. We propose an implementable method for performing network coding in such a setting. We analyze theoretical cases in detail, and use the insights gained to propose a practical, fully distributed method for realistic wireless ad-hoc scenarios. We address practical issues such as setting the forwarding factor, managing generations, and impact of transmission range. We use theoretical analysis and packet level simulation.
@article{fragouli_network_2006,
 abstract = {We show that network coding allows to realize significant energy savings in a wireless ad-hoc network, when each node of the network is a source that wants to transmit information to all other nodes. Energy efficiency directly affects battery life and thus is a critical design parameter for wireless ad-hoc networks. We propose an implementable method for performing network coding in such a setting. We analyze theoretical cases in detail, and use the insights gained to propose a practical, fully distributed method for realistic wireless ad-hoc scenarios. We address practical issues such as setting the forwarding factor, managing generations, and impact of transmission range. We use theoretical analysis and packet level simulation.},
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 author = {Fragouli, C. and Widmer, J. and Le Boudec, J.-Y.},
 journal = {Infocom},
 tags = {network_coding,wireless},
 title = {A {Network} {Coding} {Approach} to {Energy} {Efficient} {Broadcasting}: from {Theory} to {Practice}},
 year = {2006}
}

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