A framework for mobility models generation and its application to inter-vehicular networks

Without using a realistic mobility model, performance results obtained from simulations of mobile ad hoc networks may not correlate well with per-formance in a real deployment. A realistic mobility model must be based on topological maps, must include a trafc generation model, and must take into account preferential movements or destinations. In this paper, we pro-pose a novel concept map for mobility models and use it in a short survey of existing proposals. We then review necessary requirements, and dene key components for the generation of mobility models adapted to vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs). Based on this, we rst adapt our concept map to vehicular motion, then present a framework for the generation of vehicular mobility models that include all parameters vehicles experience while mov-ing, and nally propose two derived mobility models at the stage of research. Index Terms Mobility modeling, framework, concept map, trafc generator, motio