WRAWN 2014 - The Fifth Workshop on Realistic models for Algorithms in Wireless Networks (WRAWN)

Much remains to be understood about the algorithmic complexity and efficiency of wireless networks, despite their near omnipresence. The focus of this workshop is on various ways of capturing the reality of wireless communication while maintaining both generality and the feasibility of rigorous algorithmic development. Previous editions of the meeting have centered around the SINR (signal-to-interference-and-noise ratio) model of wireless interference, for which many questions remain. Various other approaches have been proposed to either capture the variability of the wireless medium, such as dual graphs, abstract MAC layer, adversarial dynamic networks, or coding possibilities of the lower layers, including MIMO and analog network coding. A core topic of the workshop is the power and properties of different models and new alternatives.
Plenty of time will be left for discussion and exploration of collaboration opportunities. The goal is for attendees to leave with new ideas, co-authors, and (hopefully) confidence in their work on wireless algorithmics.