Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs): Foundations, Comparative Protocol Analysis and Emerging Technologies

Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs)

Authors

  • Emadeddin A. M. Gamati Department of Computer Science - Faculty of Education - Tripoli University
  • Omar Abdulmola Abusaeeda Department of Computer Science - Faculty of Information Technology - Tripoli University

Keywords:

VANET, V2V, V2I, V2X, ITS, SDN

Abstract

Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs) constitute a specialized sub-class of Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs) tailored for high-mobility vehicular environments, and serve as a critical enabler of intelligent transportation systems (ITS). This survey presents (Al-Sultan et al., 2014) the architectural and characteristic foundations of VANETs; (Hartenstein & Laberteaux, 2010) a systematic, comparative analysis of routing and dissemination protocol classes-including recent advancements incorporating machine learning, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and edge-computing paradigms; and (Routing Protocols…, 2023) an overview of emerging technologies shaping VANET evolution, such as federated learning, digital twins, 5G/6G V2X, and trust-based security frameworks. Through objective evaluation across metrics such as packet delivery ratio, latency, scalability, overhead and adaptability, the paper identifies current limitations and sets out a roadmap toward next-generation AI-driven, data-centric vehicular communication networks.

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Published

2025-12-11

How to Cite

Gamati ع. ا. أ. م. ., & Abusaeeda ع. ع. ا. . . (2025). Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs): Foundations, Comparative Protocol Analysis and Emerging Technologies: Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs). Journal of Humanitarian and Applied Sciences, 9(17), 41–33. Retrieved from https://khsj.elmergib.edu.ly/index.php/jhas/article/view/506

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 17 (2025)

Section

المقالات