CALL FOR POSTERS

Second Workshop on Challenged Networks (CHANTS) 2007
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Co-located with MobiCom 2007, 14 September 2007, Montreal, QC, Canada

http://chants-2007.netlab.tkk.fi/

Challenged networks are characterized by a heterogeneous mix of nodes
and widely varying network conditions. Nodes in today's challenged
networks often include mobile nodes, space-based nodes,
sensor/actuator nodes and other devices. Performance of the network
paths interconnecting such nodes can be highly varying in terms of
bandwidth, latency, disruption characteristics and security
requirements. Conventional Internet access in performance-limited
environments such as developing countries can also be regarded as
challenged networks as can be ad-hoc communication between personal
devices.

The Internet protocol architecture suffers some problems when used in
a challenged network setting. For example, when disconnection and
reconnection is common or link performance is highly variable or
extreme, one or more of the traditional Internet protocols do not work
well. In this workshop following CHANTS 2006 and WDTN 2005, we wish to
explore ongoing efforts in dealing with physical networks that operate
significantly differently from wired, connected networks and the
protocol architectures and algorithms used to deal with such
situations. Techniques for making applications tolerant to disruptions
and/or high delays are also in scope.

In addition to the workshop program consisting presentations and
demonstrations, we seek poster presentations discussing recent
(possibly early) research results.  Poster presentations with
accompanying demonstrations are encouraged.  Such demo proposals shall
present recent practical results from the area of challenged networks.
Demo proposals should include one additional page describing the
precise setup and requirements.

Poster and poster abstracts will be published on the CHANTS 2007 web
page.


Submission Format
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Poster abstracts must be at most 2 pages in size with a font size not
smaller than 10pt.

Please email the PDF version of your abstract to both co-chairs using
the subject "CHANTS poster submission":

    jo@netlab.tkk.fi
    krash@bbn.com


Important Dates
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Poster abstract submission:   2 August 2007 (23:59 GMT)
Notification of acceptance:  12 August 2007
Final abstract due:	      1 September 2007