V2I Communication Coverage Analysis for VANET: A Case Study for City of Bengaluru, India

This study addresses the crucial problem of maximizing Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs) in metropolitan locations. For real-time data exchange to be possible in smart city applications such as traffic control, accident response, and emissions reduction, reliable V2I connection is necessary. However, maintaining reliable service in crowded urban areas is extremely difficult. This study uses the Veins framework in conjunction with the OMNeT++ simulation environment to assess Roadside Unit (RSU) deployment methodologies. Several designs are examined, with transmission ranges ranging from 100 to 500 meters, and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is used to optimize placements. To evaluate the effect of RSU placement on V2I communication performance, the simulations concentrated on measures including latency, packet delivery ratio, and network connectivity. analyzing data such packet delivery ratio, latency, and overall network connectivity. The findings show that certain RSU designs greatly lower communication latency and improve packet delivery reliability, illustrating how well-placed RSUs can boost traffic control, vehicle rerouting effectiveness, and possibly lower emissions. Important insights on RSU deployment approaches are offered by this study, which additionally provides valuable recommendations for the planning of urban VANET infrastructure in Bengaluru and other comparable cities.