What is it about?
The technologies involved in wireless communication networks aim to integrate smartness and automation into these networks. This survey paper presents the literature on the rising field of self-organization as a new concept applied to wireless communication networks over the last two decades. We conduct an in-depth survey of the current literature on standards as well as projects in self-organizing communication networks. Also, our objective is to show deep knowledge of this active field of research, by defining a simple taxonomy, algorithms, architectures, routing protocols, and security aspects for the design and implementation of self- organizing techniques. Also, we discuss existing solutions, compare their strength and weakness, point out assessment metrics and measurements, and mention the main research scope for subsequent evolution. This article may act as a starting point and guidance for anybody who seeks to investigate the research done on self-organization in the area of wireless communication networks.
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Why is it important?
The goal of this survey paper is not just to present a classified survey of the current research works that focus on SON in wireless communication systems by stating useful taxonomy, but also to describe promising methods together with key research challenges in designing SON in the future networks. Moreover, it includes a detailed explanation of SON functions and their use cases, algorithms, architectures, routing schemes, and security aspects. While SON has been studied in various types of communication networks, this paper will focus primarily on four SON types: the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), Wireless Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET), Vehicular Ad hoc Network (VANET), and Wireless Mesh Network (WMN).
Perspectives
Self-organization in wireless communication networks has been revised, ranging from demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of what these new features of future networks are supported by a rich literature review, to the outstanding standardization work taking place and future directions, we managed to emphasize the main research projects that have been accomplished in this field and also have mentioned noteworthy results that have been achieved so far. To clear up any confusion about SON, we have demonstrated a descriptive framework for SON and then utilized it to review the most up to date literature research papers, where some studies are summarized in Table 4 which offers an insight view of the analysis, and also featuring how their suggested solutions point out SON functions and used algorithms. Also, we have highlighted SON functions, use cases, algorithms, architectures, routing protocols, and security aspects. Moreover, existing challenges and future research trends have been discussed. We hope that this extensive survey will serve as a starting point for forthcoming research in wireless communication systems and addresses the untackled issues in future networks.
Dr. Mustafa Siham Qassab
University of Mosul
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This page is a summary of: Theory, Concepts and Future of Self Organizing Networks (SON), Recent Advances in Computer Science and Communications, September 2022, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/2666255814666210201102326.
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