The
First International Workshop on
Cooperative Networking Applications, Theory & Usability
Studies
(CONATUS 2008)
To be
held in conjunction with
The IEEE
International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference 2008
August 6-8,
2008
Welcome!
The First International Workshop on Cooperative Networking Applications, Theory & Usability Studies (CONATUS 2008) will be held in conjunction with IEEE IWCMC 2008 which is an ACM sponsored premier conference. CONATUS 2008 provides a forum for engineers and scientists in academia, industry and government to present their latest research findings in cooperative ad-hoc and sensor networks and their potential applications.
Technical Overview
A
fundamental objective of Mobile Ad-hoc Network
(MANET) operation is the efficient use of node resources towards the delivery
of basic network functions, e.g. assuring timely data delivery among network
nodes. This functionality is assured by the integrated operation of network,
link, and physical layers of the MANET. Each of these layers presents its own
scalability challenges, arising from inherent MANET characteristics such as
node mobility and dynamics, harsh wireless channel conditions, scarce
communication bandwidth, and limited energy resources.
In
order to mitigate the difficult problems posed by the intrinsic constraints of
MANET architectures, MANET designers have long considered schemes by which
nodes might collaborate (at various levels of the protocol stack) so as to
achieve better network and (ultimately most importantly) better application
performance. The introduction of
cooperation introduces a natural tension in each network node, which
experiences two existential modalities:
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a selfish existence in which it
seeks to maximize the transfer of its own data, and
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an altruistic existence in
which it is willing to cooperate with the ambient system and aid in the
transfer of data to and from other nodes.
In this workshop, we explore fundamental questions regarding the tradeoffs that cooperation introduces, and the role of these tradeoffs in the way that cooperation supports communication itself. Most prior work in this area has approached this issue from the vantage point of a node's willingness to forward messages along the next hop (toward the intended destination) along a multi-hop path. In contrast, we seek to broaden the scope of cooperation to include both Mobility and Power resources. Prior research adopts the consumer MANET and sensor networks model, in which the dynamic allocation of a node’s mobility and power is either non-existent or considered the sacrosanct domain of the user, i.e. autonomously determined externally from the network infrastructure. This conception is appropriate for current consumer (e.g., cell phone and laptop) applications, but fails to leverage the unique opportunities present in mission-oriented MANET and sensor networks. Rightly viewed, coordinated contexts require that mobility and power be considered fundamental and contributable resources of every MANET or sensor node that may be contributed towards the common good vis-a-vis systemic objectives. Issues surrounding the cooperative use of power and mobility are the focus of CONATUS@IWCMC 2008.
Areas of Interest
The areas of interest for Cooperative Networking Applications, Theory & Usability Studies (CONATUS 2008) include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Network design issues for Cooperative ad-hoc and sensor networks.
- Operation and Management Issues for Cooperative ad-hoc and sensor networks.
- Application Issues for Cooperative ad-hoc and sensor networks.
- The cooperative use of power and mobility and its impact on / application to:
o QoS routing in ad-hoc and sensor networks
o Topology control in ad-hoc and sensor networks
o Security in ad-hoc and sensor networks
o Civilian and military applications of ad-hoc and sensor networks.
The purpose of this workshop is to stimulate the study of cooperation (traffic forwarding, mobility, and power) in MANET and sensor networks. The workshop also addresses potential civilian and military applications of cooperative communication networks.
Important Dates
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Full Paper Submission |
Extended to March 15th, 2008 |
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Notification of Acceptance |
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Camera-Ready Version and Copyright Form Submission |
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Registration Deadline for Authors |
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Hotel Reservation Deadline |
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Conference Date |
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