openWNS: Open Source Wireless Network Simulator
Authors: Muehleisen, M. and Bültmann, Daniel and Jennen, Ralf and Max, Sebastian and Mirkovic, Jelena and Pabst, Ralf and Schinnenburg, Marc
Chair of Communication Networks (ComNets), Faculty 6, RWTH Aachen University
: Maciej Mühleisen
In ComNets - Sonderband zur Eröffnung des ComNets-Gebäauml;udes, No. 1000, p.p. 121-140, Aachen, 2008.
Publication Date: Nov, 2008
On page(s):121-140
ISBN: 3-86130-937-8
Abstract Technological research and innovation are pushed forward as fast as never before in history. To keep the pace up, researchers require effective methods and tools. Computer aided simulation has proved its applicability in various fields of research. It became as important as mathematical modeling and experiments. This also applies to the field of telecommunication research and development. A multitude of simulators and simulator development tool boxes are available. Each has its individual strengths and weaknesses. The Wireless Network Simulator (WNS) developed at the Department of Communication Networks (ComNets) at RWTH Aachen University has been created with focus on simulating mobile radio networks. This article gives an overview of the WNS. This includes the history of simulator development at ComNets as well as an description of provided radio channel and mobility models. A brief description of the Layer Development Kit (LDK) is given. The LDK provides simulator developers with a tool set to rapidly develop and evaluate current and future communication protocols. WNS is currently made publicly available as the Open Source Wireless Network Simulator (openWNS).
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@INBOOK{Mue_ABMT1000,
AUTHOR = {Muehleisen, M. and Bültmann, D. and Jennen, R. and Max, S. and
Mirkovic, J. and Pabst, R. and Schinnenburg, M.},
TITLE = {openWNS: Open Source Wireless Network Simulator},
YEAR = {2008},
MONTH = {Nov},
PAGES = {121-140},
ADDRESS = {Aachen},
BOOKTITLE = {ComNets - Sonderband zur Eröffnung des ComNets-Gebäauml;udes},
ORGANIZATION = {Chair of Communication Networks (ComNets), Faculty 6, RWTH Aachen
University},
NUMBER = {1000},
AFFILIATION = {Chair of Communication Networks (ComNets), Faculty 6, RWTH Aachen University},
ISBN = {3-86130-937-8},
URL = {https://www.comnets.rwth-aachen.de}
}