Message from the Chairs: International Workshop on Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

Welcome to the ICPP 2004 International Workshop on Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks. Ad hoc networks are typically a collection of wireless mobile nodes dynamically forming temporary networks without the aid of any established infrastructure or centralized administration. Sensor networks, as one of the most convincing application of ad hoc networks, share the similar definition, but put more stringent resource conditions at each sensor node. On one hand, researches in ad hoc networks have led effective means to implement sensor networks and allow sensor nodes to enjoy greater mobility and connectivity. On the other hand, as sensor networks are designed for different tasks, including surveillance and monitoring systems for commercial and military applications, they are governed by various requirements. These requirements keep challenging researchers in the design of better architectures and protocols for ad hoc and sensor networks. We believe that the technological advances in ad hoc and sensor networks will play an important role in our modern civilization. In this workshop, we strive to maintain our purpose of establishing a program that consists of a mixture of technology oriented papers with those on applications side of ad-hoc networks. With the stated purpose in mind, the program committee members rigorously reviewed the submitted manuscripts. Based on the referee reports, 7 papers were selected for presentation and for inclusion in the conference proceedings. We would like to acknowledge their help in maintaining the quality of the workshop.