Case Study: Simulated Deployment of a Mesh Network in Honolulu

Abstract

This paper discusses implementing an ad-hoc wireless mesh network in Honolulu, with the intent of using it to track city buses. A model representing buses and bus stops is created, and the paper considers whether the model is feasible on the physical level. It does this by simulating packets sent over the area, and determining how often nodes are used, as well as how often collisions occur. In addition, because bus stops are not ideally spaced, a method for adding additional nodes is discussed. These tests are run with varying bandwidth values and ranges to determine which current wireless technologies could be considered for such a system.