Asynchronous Quorum-based Power Saving Protocols

Quorum-based algorithms are widely used for solving several problems in mobile ad-hoc networks and wireless sensor networks. Several quorum-based protocols are proposed for multi-hop ad-hoc networks that each one has its pros and cons. In this book, we first introduce most popular quorum systems and explain quorum system properties and its performance criteria. Then, we present a comparative and comprehensive survey of the non-adaptive and adaptive quorum-based protocols, which are subsequently discussed in depth. We also present the comparison of different quorum systems in terms of the expected quorum overlap size and active ratio. Finally, we summarize the pros and cons of current adaptive and non-adaptive quorum-based protocols.