New quantum-genetic based OLSR protocol (QG-OLSR) for Mobile Ad hoc Network

Due to the mobility, self-organization and distributed control of Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET), the routing protocol of MANET must adapt to the rapid changes of the network structure, and ensure the maximum savings of network resources. This paper proposes a kind of new quantum-genetic based OLSR protocol (QG-OLSR) for MANET. The protocol adopts the MPR (multi-point relay) technology in OLSR (Optimal Link State Routing). By embedding new augmented Q-Learning algorithm and combining the OLSR algorithm to optimize the selection of MPR sets, it can effectively reduce the consumption of network topology control, improve the delivery rate of data packets, and reduce the time delay of the end-to-end packet transmission between nodes. The results of the experimental testings show that the new protocol is reliable and highly efficient, which is suitable for many applications of MANET. (C) 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.