QoS-aware Routing Protocol for Multimedia Transmission in Ad-Hoc Networks

Multimedia applications in ad-hoc networks require stringent quality of service (QoS) guarantees due to high bandwidth and low-latency demands. Ad-hoc networks, characterized by dynamic topology and limited resources, face challenges in supporting multimedia applications without impacting scalability and performance. This paper presents a novel Quality of Service (QoS)-aware routing protocol tailored for multimedia transmission in ad-hoc networks, aiming to provide consistent and reliable data delivery for applications with stringent latency and bandwidth requirements. Traditional routing protocols in ad-hoc networks often fail to prioritize multimedia traffic, resulting in poor user experience and high data loss rates. The proposed protocol incorporates dynamic route selection based on real-time assessments of network congestion, link stability, and energy efficiency. Experimental simulations demonstrate that our protocol significantly improves packet delivery ratio, reduces end-to-end delay, and enhances bandwidth utilization compared to existing QoS protocols. This work contributes to the evolving needs of applications like video conferencing, real-time data sharing, and multimedia streaming in decentralized networks. Keywords: Ad-hoc networks, QoS, routing protocol, multimedia transmission, latency, bandwidth, packet delivery ratio, link stability.