Performance evaluation of software defined networking into vanets system

Abstract

Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) is an important topic nowadays. A lot of research deal and attracts consideration owing to potential for increasing traffic and travel efficiency, improving road safety for vehicles, providing convenience and comfort to both drivers and passengers. The need for a packet delivery ratio (PDR) and low delivery delay time in communication are the key elements in modern life especially when traveling in vehicles. To satisfy these demands; researchs in VANET systems aims to develop some new technologies. One of these technologies is using software-defined- network (SDN) to enhance communication between vehicles on the road. Because of this, project evaluates using SDN protocol with two most viable VANET protocols which are ad hoc on demand distance vector (AODV) and optimized link state routing (OLSR) in LTE communication. Two performance metrics are used to evaluate the performances, the PDR and the delivery delay time. The simulation is performed in the varying density network and varying speed vehicles. The simulation results show that SDN displays better performance than AODV and OLSR in both PDR and delivery delay time. SDN uses global views of SDN controller to determine the shortest route with the highest vehicle density. Additionally, it solves the local maximum issue and adds dense connectivity.