ABSTRACT
Ad hoc networks are constrained by the wireless communication capability and the limited battery energy. To address these issues, topology control aims to reduce interference, reduce energy consumption, and increase network capacity, while maintaining network connectivity. The primary method of topology control is to adjust the transmission power of the nodes. This chapter formulates the topology control problem and presents a comprehensive review of existing solutions. In addition, the chapter provides a qualitative comparison among existing solutions in terms of objectives, assumptions, approaches, and performance evaluation. Lastly, we describe open issues that need further investigation.
