Affiliation:
1. Department of Computer Engineering, University of Mosul Computer Engineering Mosul, Iraq
Abstract
Background:
This paper proposes efficient employment of a self-powered VANET infrastructure.
Miscellaneous techniques and algorithms are suggested to help the realization of such a
framework.
Objective:
The current work attempts to enhance the network architecture of the Green VANET by
adopting the self-powered fog computing concept for better networking, computing, and storage performance.
Method:
The green fog layer consists of three components: a self-powered edge server, Wireless Solar
Routers (WSRs), and a new device resulting from the integration between a solar-powered Smart
Camera (SC) and a solar-powered Road Side Unit (RSU) in order to create a better sensing mechanism
of the road traffic.
Result:
A proper power management strategy is suggested and installed locally in the self-powered
devices to decrease their power utilization by 80% and lengthen their batteries' lifetime from 17 to 64
hours.
Conclusion:
The different methods and algorithms suggested in this paper are realized and tested using
an experimental framework based on a mix of evaluation kits. It is noticed that the suggested
power management algorithm can adjust the duty cycling according to the accessible energy levels,
and thus, the SC-RSU nodes and the WSRs keep on working in a pre-managed and arranged manner.
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Control and Optimization,Computer Networks and Communications,Computer Science Applications