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This paper reports on the first systematic study of congestion-aware routing algorithms for wireless mesh networks to achieve an improved end-end delay performance. In particular, we compare 802.11 compatible implementations of a set of…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2012-03-23 A. A. Bhorkar , T. Javidi , A. C. Snoeren

Distributed computing has become a common practice nowadays, where the recent focus has been given to the usage of smart networking devices with in-network computing capabilities. State-of-the-art switches with near-line rate computing and…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2022-01-13 Raz Segal , Chen Avin , Gabriel Scalosub

We study the heavy-traffic limit of the generalized switch operating under MaxWeight, without assuming that the CRP condition is satisfied and allowing for correlated arrivals. The main contribution of this paper is the steady-state mean of…

Probability · Mathematics 2021-03-03 D. Hurtado-Lange , S. T. Maguluri

Co-scheduling of jobs in data-centers is a challenging scenario, where jobs can compete for resources yielding to severe slowdowns or failed executions. Efficient job placement on environments where resources are shared requires awareness…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2020-07-07 David Buchaca Prats , Joan Marcual , Josep Lluís Berral , David Carrera

We present a novel framework for modeling traffic congestion events over road networks. Using multi-modal data by combining count data from traffic sensors with police reports that report traffic incidents, we aim to capture two types of…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2021-06-02 Shixiang Zhu , Ruyi Ding , Minghe Zhang , Pascal Van Hentenryck , Yao Xie

Widespread use of computer networks and the use of varied technology for the interconnection of computers has made congestion a significant problem. In this report, we summarize our research on congestion avoidance. We compare the concept…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2007-05-23 R. Jain , K. Ramakrishnan , D. Chiu

This paper provides three nearly-optimal algorithms for scheduling $t$ jobs in the $\mathsf{CLIQUE}$ model. First, we present a deterministic scheduling algorithm that runs in $O(\mathsf{GlobalCongestion} + \mathsf{dilation})$ rounds for…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2021-02-16 Keren Censor-Hillel , Yannic Maus , Volodymyr Polosukhin

In this paper, we equip the conventional discrete-time queueing network with a Markovian input process, that, in addition to the usual short-term stochastics, governs the mid- to long-term behavior of the links between the network nodes.…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-04-07 Richard Schoeffauer , Gerhard Wunder

Minimizing transmission delay in wireless multi-hop networks is a fundamental yet challenging task due to the complex coupling among interference, queue dynamics, and distributed control. Traditional scheduling algorithms, such as…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-10 Boxuan Wen , Junyu Luo

In this letter, we propose a new routing strategy to improve the transportation efficiency on complex networks. Instead of using the routing strategy for shortest path, we give a generalized routing algorithm to find the so-called {\it…

Disordered Systems and Neural Networks · Physics 2007-05-23 Gang Yan , Tao Zhou , Bo Hu , Zhong-Qian Fu , Bing-Hong Wang

We consider a family of discrete time multihop switched queueing networks where each packet moves along a fixed route. In this setting, BackPressure is the canonical choice of scheduling policy; this policy has the virtues of possessing a…

Probability · Mathematics 2016-07-25 Maury Bramson , Bernardo D'Auria , Neil Walton

The main goals of a switch scheme are high utilization, low queuing delay and fairness. To achieve high utilization the switch scheme can maintain non-zero (small) queues in steady state which can be used if the sources do not have data to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2007-05-23 Bobby Vandalore , Raj Jain , Rohit Goyal , Sonia Fahmy

Urban traffic congestion is a growing global issue contributing significantly to long commute times and environmental pollution. Traditional traffic signal control systems often fail to adapt to dynamic traffic conditions. Adaptive traffic…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-05-29 Chinmay Mundane , Amith Manoharan , Arun Singh

This paper provides proofs of the rate stability, Harris recurrence, and epsilon-optimality of CSMA algorithms where the backoff parameter of each node is based on its backlog. These algorithms require only local information and are easy to…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2009-07-08 Libin Jiang , Devavrat Shah , Jinwoo Shin , Jean Walrand

In road traffic networks, large traffic volumes may lead to extreme delays. These severe delays are caused by the fact that, whenever the maximum capacity of a road is approached, speeds drop rapidly. Therefore, the focus in this paper is…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2023-06-08 Nikki Levering , Rudesindo Núñez-Queija

Collaborative edge computing addresses the resource constraints of individual edge nodes by enabling resource sharing and task co-processing across multiple nodes. To fully leverage the advantages of collaborative edge computing, joint…

Performance · Computer Science 2025-08-25 Yang Li , Xing Zhang , Yunji Zhao , Wenbo Wang

Congestion is an important issue which researchers focus on in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) network environment. To keep the stability of the whole network, congestion control algorithms have been extensively studied. Queue…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2010-03-23 G. F. Ali Ahammed , Reshma Banu

Although routing applications increasingly affect individual mobility choices, their impact on collective traffic dynamics remains largely unknown. Smart communication technologies provide accurate traffic data for choosing one route over…

Physics and Society · Physics 2021-11-29 Verena Krall , Max F. Burg , Friedrich Pagenkopf , Henrik Wolf , Marc Timme , Malte Schröder

In this research a continuous model for resource allocations in a queuing system is considered and a local prediction on the system behavior is developed. As a result we obtain a set of possible cases, some of which lead to quite clear…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2022-09-13 Tikhon Bogachev

This study investigates dynamic system-optimal (DSO) and dynamic user equilibrium (DUE) traffic assignment of departure/arrival-time choices in a corridor network. The morning commute problems with a many-to-one pattern of…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2025-09-16 Haoran Fu , Takashi Akamatsu , Koki Satsukawa , Kentaro Wada