Chemical spills are a major concern for first responders and emergency management personnel due to the potential hazards they pose to human health and the environment. In such incidents, timely and accurate communication of critical information about the spill location, severity, and potential hazards is essential for effective response efforts. Mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) have emerged as a promising solution for establishing ad hoc communication networks among stakeholders in emergency response scenarios. This study presents an experimental evaluation of the performance of a Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) used for coordinating response efforts in a chemical spill incident. The study was conducted using simulation software, and the network performance was evaluated under different scenarios, including varying traffic loads and mobility patterns. The performance was measured using metrics such as network latency, packet delivery ratio, and packet loss percentage. The results show that the MANET performed well under low traffic loads and static mobility patterns, but its performance degraded significantly under high traffic loads and more dynamic mobility patterns.

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