Papers related to cross-layer MANET protocols

• M. Conti, G. Maselli, G. Turi, and S. Giordano, "Cross-Layering in Mobile Ad Hoc Network Design". IEEE Computer Vol. 37, Num. 2, pg 48-51, Feb. 2004. - pdf - MobileMan architecture, maintains layer independence but provides shared signaling/info between layers.
• A.J. Goldsmith and S.B. Wicker, "Design Challenges for Energy-Constrained Ad Hoc Wireless Networks," IEEE Wireless Comm., vol. 9, no. 4, 2002, pp. 8-27. - pdf - Overview of areas where cross-layer info is useful, especially energy.
• M. Conti et al. MobileMAN architecture, protocols, and services first report (Deliverable D5). 2004. http://cnd.iit.cnr.it/mobileMAN - pdf - More detailed list of MobileMAN architecture, various cross-layer improvements explored/planned/etc.
• LOTS of MobileMAN articles here and more here
• Kawadia, V.; Kumar, P.R. A cautionary perspective on cross-layer design. Wireless Communications, IEEE Volume 12, Issue 1, Feb. 2005 Page(s):3 - 11 - pdf - cross-layer interactions must be well designed if wireless networks are to be successful like internet w/ its distinct layers, shows several cases where multiple common cross-layer "optimizations" combine to hurt performance
• ICC '03 panel on "Defining Cross-layer design in wireless networking" - html
• R. Bernasconi et al., "An Enhanced MAC Architecture for Multi-Hop Wireless Networks," Proc. Personal Wireless Comm. Conf. 2003 (PWC 2003), LNCS 2775, Springer, pp. 811-816. - pdf - uses some cross layer info to optimize backoff, etc.
• X. Shugong and T. Saadawi, "Does the IEEE 802.11 MAC Protocol Work Well in Multihop Wireless Ad Hoc Networks?" IEEE Comm., June 2001, pp. 130-137. - pdf - talks about 802.11 problems in multihop manets, some solutions
• Eleonora Borgia, Marco Conti, Franca Delmastro, Luciana Pelusi "Lessons from an Ad hoc Network Test-bed: middleware and routing issues", Wireless Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks: An International Journal, Old City Publishing, Vol. 1, N. 1, 2004. - pdf - issues and some cross-layer solutions for them.
• G. Turi, M. Conti, E. Gregori, "A Cross Layer Optimization of Gnutella for Mobile Ad hoc Networks", (to appear) Proc. ACM MobiHoc Symposium, Urbana-Champain, May 2005 - pdf
• M. Conti, G. Maselli, and G. Turi, "Design and evaluation of a flexible cross-layer interface for ad hoc networks", Proceedings Fourth Annual Mediterranean Ad Hoc Networking Workshop (Med-Hoc-Net 2005), June 2005 (21-24) Ile de Porquerolles (France) - unavailable
• Marco Conti, Franca Delmastro, Jon Crowcroft, and Andrea Passarella "Cross-Layer Support for Group-Communication Applications in MANETs" REALMAN 2005 - pdf - cross-layer p2p group-communication work
• Q. Wang and M. A. Abu-Rgheff, "Cross-Layer Signalling for Next-Generation Wireless Systems", Proc. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference 2003 (WCNC'03), Vol. 2, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Mar 2003, pp. 1084-1089 - pdf - cross-layer signaling survey and propose new method
• Q. Wang and M. A. Abu-Rgheff, "A Multi-Layer Mobility Management Architecture Using Cross-Layer Signalling Interactions", Proc. IEE 5th European Personal Mobile Communications Conference (EPMCC'03), Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Apr 2003, pp. 237-241 - pdf