IFAS: Interactive flexible ad hoc simulator

Ad Hoc networks are characterized by fast dynamic changes in the topology of the network. Introduction of new routing algorithms requires a deep and trustworthy evaluation process. In this paper we describe an Interactive Flexible Ad Hoc Simulator (IFAS) that presents a modern and novel approach to the family of Ad Hoc simulators. This simulator supports unique viewing, debugging, tuning and interactive capabilities that shorten significantly the design and debug process of new algorithms. The development of the IFAS is still going on; however we see this new simulator as an innovative tool that will stand in line together with other traditional simulators.