Adaptive Protocols for Mobile Wireless Networks
Abstract
Progress is reported on basic research in mobile wireless communication networks for tactical applications. Research results are presented on adaptive, energy-efficient, distributed protocols for mobile wireless networks that must operate effectively over unreliable communication links in highly dynamic environments. The dominant feature of the research is the exploitation of interactions among protocols to capitalize on the opportunities and overcome the impediments presented by the tactical communications environment. The interactions among protocols involve not only the exchange of information but also the active cooperation of different classes of protocols to accomplish the common objective of reliable, energy-efficient distribution of information. The research goals include establishing and taking maximum advantage of a strong coupling of the various protocol layers with such physical-layer functions as antenna array processing, receiver processing. modulation and demodulation, error-control coding, and decoding. The development of side information in physical-layer operations and its effective utilization in adaptive protocols are fundamental elements of the adaptive protocols in our research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA392417
Entities
People
- Michael B. Pursley
Organizations
- Clemson University