A Directed Vector-Weighted Graph Model for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

A mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) can be viewed as a special complex network composed of a set of nodes communicating over paths consisting of one or a sequence of wireless links. A model is a simplified representation of a real system that helps us understand and investigate the system. This paper focuses on studying the graph models of MANETs. First, some existing typical models are introduced. Then, a directed vector-weighted graph model is proposed. Finally, our model is compared with the existing models.