Energy Efficient Design in Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

Dear Colleagues,

Wireless ad hoc and sensor networks have become increasingly popular due to their versatility and flexibility in various applications. However, the limited energy resources of these networks have become a critical bottleneck for their deployment and sustainability. Energy-efficient design is essential to ensure the longevity and reliability of these networks, while also reducing their operational and maintenance costs.

This Special Issue focuses on the importance of energy efficiency in wireless ad hoc and sensor networks, highlighting the key challenges and potential solutions for addressing energy constraints. The Special Issue will also explore the role of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Beyond 5G, in the development of energy-efficient wireless ad hoc and sensor networks.

The topics covered in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, energy-efficient routing protocols, modulation and coding schemes, MAC protocols, and network architectures. This Special Issue also welcomes research on the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in energy-efficient design. Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research in energy-efficient design in wireless ad hoc and sensor networks, and to stimulate further research and development in this important area.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Energy-efficient routing protocols
• Energy-efficient MAC protocols
• Data aggregation and compression techniques for sensor networks
• Localization and tracking algorithms for green ad hoc and sensor networks
• Data dissemination and gathering techniques for green ad hoc and sensor networks
• Sensor network deployment strategies and optimization techniques
• Scheduling and resource allocation for green communications
• Software and hardware design
• Green home networks
• Novel network architectures for green ad hoc and sensor networks
• Energy-efficient transport layer protocols
• Machine learning approaches for energy management
• Green satellite communications
• Energy saving opportunities in information-centric networks

Dr. Rosario Giuseppe Garroppo
Dr. Sergio Herrería Alonso
Dr. Miguel Rodríguez Pérez
Guest Editors

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