VANET Network Simulation for Greenhouse Monitoring Utilizing Two Mobile Differential Robot Nodes

Abstract

Monitoring the greenhouse environment is crucial for regulating physical variables such as temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration and luminosity. VANET (Vehicular Ad-hoc Network) represents a particular case of multi-hop wireless network, characterized by rapid topology changes due to the high mobility of nodes. With an increasing number of vehicles equipped with computer technologies and wireless communication devices, vehicular communication emerges as a promising domain for research, standardization, and development. In the forthcoming era, VANET is positioned to become an integral part of smart cities, offering diverse applications. This article presents the outcomes of simulating a VANET network comprising two mobile nodes within a greenhouse, alongside the design and Lyapunov analysis of mobile node control within that network.