Design and Simulation of Cooperative Vehicular Communication Network Using enhanced AODV Protocol

The convergence of pioneering innovations like 5G and edge computing, alongside the rise of vehicle communication requirements, has introduced challenges in vehicular Ad-hoc networks (VANET) research. These challenges have driven the development of novel protocols, devices, and utilization scenarios to enhance vehicle communication via wireless Ad-hoc networks. Due to the complexities of real-world testing, several simulators have been created to evaluate these advancements. This research investigates cooperative vehicular communication in urban scenarios using a MATLAB-based simulation framework. The simulation utilizes two core functions such as UrbanCitySimu and VANET, to model vehicle mobility, communication, and collaborative routing strategies. The Ad-hoc protocol, Ad-hoc On- Demand Vector along with the clustering technique is implemented to measure key metrics such as distance travelled, energy usage, network lifespan, throughput, and bit error rate. These metrics are presented graphically to provide a comprehensive analysis of network behaviour under various road and weather conditions. The graphical user interface further aids in visualizing the simulated network, enhancing the understanding of cooperative communication dynamics for VANET. The findings reveal critical insights into the effectiveness of cooperative strategies, contributing to the advancement of intelligent vehicular communication networks.