SEEHOC: Scalable and robust end-to-end header compression techniques for wireless ad hoc networks

End-to-end header compression provides a cost-effective mechanism for increasing the utilization and efficiency of wireless ad hoc networks. Current header compression algorithms are targeted towards directly connected nodes. In this paper, we discuss novel techniques that enable end-to-end header compression for multimedia flows traversing wireless ad hoc networks. Utilizing OPNET simulations and a rapid prototype, we show that the techniques significantly improve the utilization and efficiency of wireless ad hoc networks without introducing overheads that might cause loss of packets or impact the quality of the flows.