With the introduction of 5G and the Internet of Things, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) has become an evolving distributed computation and storage capability at the network edge. MEC will support… Click to show full abstract
With the introduction of 5G and the Internet of Things, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) has become an evolving distributed computation and storage capability at the network edge. MEC will support task offloading, mobility, resource allocation, and management of inter-server communications to improve quality of service and satisfy real-time applications that require low latency. Thus, MEC is regarded as a crucial capability that will provide computation and storage at the network edge as an extension of the more traditional cloud. By placing MEC at the network edge, a broad range of new applications and services can be offered in close proximity to users, including support for vehicular networks. This paper provides a current and comprehensive review of MEC-enabled vehicular networks. It first introduces MEC by providing a definition, architecture, applications, and challenges. The paper then investigates MEC support for vehicular network applications and services and identifies current research and future challenges.
               
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