Probabilities for opportunistic networking in different scenarios

Opportunistic Networks (ONs) can be defined as temporary, operator-governed, coordinated extension of the infrastructure. These opportunistic networks can be used for extending the coverage of cellular networks, for offloading traffic from cellular networks by using direct connections between the devices or for opportunistic capacity extensions. While work has already been made or is ongoing on how to create and maintain such opportunistic networks, this paper analyses the probabilities that such opportunistic networks can be established and maintained in the different scenarios.