Medium-Access Control Protocols for Heterogeneous Mobile Ad Hoc Networks with Directional Antennas

Abstract

The focus of this presentation are the fixed-beam antenna subsystems exploited with relatively simple protocols/algorithms in mobile ad hoc networks. Multiple fixed-beam directional antennas at node: together give node omni-directional coverage in azimuth; separate transceiver for each beam; number of beams may differ for different nodes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 02, 2004
Accession Number
ADA483266

Entities

People

  • Dan Noneaker
  • Harlan Russell

Organizations

  • Clemson University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ad Hoc Networks
  • Algorithms
  • Antennas
  • Beam Forming
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Computer Access Control
  • Directional
  • Directional Antennas
  • Mesh Networks
  • Military Research
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
  • Networks
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Signal Processing
  • Transceivers
  • Transmitters
  • Wireless Networks

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.