[Paper Review] V2V communication survey wireless technology

Vaishali D. Khairnar, Shrikant Pradhan|arXiv (Cornell University)|Mar 17, 2014

Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)19 citations

TL;DR

This paper surveys V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) communication technologies, focusing on VANETs (Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks) and their role in enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. It outlines key wireless communication technologies, applications, and real-world test networks, contributing a foundational overview of V2V systems for intelligent transportation systems.

ABSTRACT

This paper presents the specific application of wireless communication,automotive Wireless Communication also called as Vehicle to Vehicle Communication.It explains the technology used for automotive Wireless Communication along with the various automotive applications relying on wireless communication. Automotive Wireless Communication gives drivers a sixth sense to know whats going on around them to help avoid accidents and improve traffic flow.The paper also describes VANETS (vehicular adhoc networks) and real world test network implementation.Finally,the paper is summarized.

Motivation & Objective

• To provide a comprehensive overview of V2V communication technologies in automotive wireless networks.
• To examine the role of VANETs in enabling dynamic, infrastructure-less vehicular communication for safety and efficiency.
• To analyze real-world test networks and deployments to validate V2V communication performance and scalability.
• To identify key wireless communication technologies and protocols supporting V2V applications.
• To highlight practical applications of V2V communication in accident avoidance and traffic optimization.

Proposed method

• Survey-based analysis of existing V2V communication technologies and standards.
• Review of VANET architecture, including ad hoc networking principles and dynamic topology management.
• Examination of IEEE 802.11p and WAVE (Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments) as core communication protocols.
• Analysis of real-world test networks such as those deployed in Europe and the U.S. to evaluate V2V performance.
• Synthesis of applications like collision warning, emergency braking, and traffic flow optimization.
• Use of literature review and case studies to evaluate system performance and deployment challenges.

Experimental results

Research questions

• RQ1 What are the core wireless communication technologies enabling reliable V2V communication?
• RQ2 How do VANETs support dynamic, decentralized vehicular communication in real-time traffic environments?
• RQ3 What are the key performance metrics and challenges in deploying V2V communication systems?
• RQ4 How do real-world test networks validate the feasibility and reliability of V2V communication?
• RQ5 What are the primary safety and traffic efficiency applications enabled by V2V technology?

Key findings

• V2V communication significantly enhances situational awareness by enabling vehicles to exchange real-time data on speed, position, and road conditions.
• VANETs provide a scalable, self-organizing network infrastructure for V2V communication without reliance on fixed infrastructure.
• IEEE 802.11p and WAVE are identified as the primary technical standards enabling low-latency, high-reliability V2V communication.
• Real-world test networks demonstrate the feasibility of V2V applications such as collision warning and emergency braking.
• The integration of V2V technology leads to measurable improvements in traffic safety and reduced accident rates.
• Despite progress, challenges remain in standardization, security, and large-scale deployment scalability.