| AROD | Adaptive routing in dynamic ad hoc networks |
| BS | Base station |
| CH | Cluster head |
| CM | Cluster member |
| DOLSR | Directional optimized link state routing |
| FANET | Flying ad hoc network |
| GGF | Greedy geographic forwarding |
| GPS | Global positioning system |
| LOS | linear dichroism |
| MAC | Medium access control |
| MANET | Mobile ad hoc network |
| NLOS | Non line of sight |
| OLSR | Optimized link state routing |
| QoS | Quality of service |
| RLSRP | Reinforcement learning based self-learning routing protocol |
| RREP | Route reply |
| RREQ | Route request |
| SRCM | Semi-random circular movement |
| UAV | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| UVAR | UAV-assisted VANET routing protocol |
| V2R | Vehicle to road side unit |
| V2V | Vehicle to vehicle |
| VANET | Vehicular ad hoc network |