Chromatic number in random scaled sector graphs

In this paper, we introduce a new model of random graph that we call random sector graph. This model aims to provide a tool for studying communication problems in networks of sensors using laser communication such as the ones addressed in the Smart Dust project. Current technology allows steering th...

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Autores: Díaz Cort, Josep|||0000-0003-4422-0067, Sanwalani, Vishal, Serna Iglesias, María José|||0000-0001-9729-8648, Spirakis, Paul George
Tipo de recurso: informe técnico
Fecha de publicación:2004
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/97484
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/97484
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Chromatic number
Random scaled sector graphs
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Sumario:In this paper, we introduce a new model of random graph that we call random sector graph. This model aims to provide a tool for studying communication problems in networks of sensors using laser communication such as the ones addressed in the Smart Dust project. Current technology allows steering the laser cannon along a contigous sector, providing undirectional communication. Thus, random sector graphs are a generalization of random geometric graphs, in which this restricted communication is taken into account. We provide tight estimations of the maximum and minimum degree and show that random sector graphs are connected for an adequate selection of the sector radius. We also propose and analyze decentralized protocols to solve two basic issues in networks of sensors.