A Framework for an Aggregated Quality of Service in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Providing quality of service in an ad hoc network is a challenging task. In this paper, the authors discuss a framework for user perceived quality of service in mobile ad hoc networks. In the framework, they try to aggregate the impact of various quality of service parameters. The framework is flexible and has a provision of providing dynamic quality of service. Further, an application may adapt from the required quality of service to that which can readily be provided by the network under a stressful environment. The framework may adapt to the QoS desired by a source based on user satisfaction.