Efficient Strategy to Exchange Road Messages Between Smart Vehicles and Wireless Sensor Networks in Hybrid Sensor and Vehicular Networks

Abstract

The aim of the intelligent transport system (ITS) is the improvement of road safety. This system is based on intelligent vehicles composing a network called Vehicular Ad hoc NETwork (VANET). This network suffers from a disconnection problem due to its dynamic topology. Therefore, a framework of collaboration between the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) and VANET called Hybr1id Sensor and Vehicular Networks (HSVN) has been proposed. In HSVN, the WSN can play the role of a relay between disconnected vehicles. This paper aims to propose a strategy allowing the exchange of messages between the two networks. That reduces the number of accidents and improves the management of road traffic. We can summarize our proposition in three essential points. First, an algorithm is proposed to decompose the vehicular network into clusters. This algorithm takes into account the mobile aspect of vehicles and the road model. Second, a data encoding model and a message model have been proposed to improve the quality of messages. That reduces the response time of drivers to a critical situation. Finally, an exchange algorithm is proposed to ensure the transmission of road messages between vehicles and sensors. Its principle of work is based on several scenarios defined relative to the network condition. Obtained results show an improvement in the delivery delays of road messages and the number of exchanged road messages between the vehicles.