Theoretical Foundations of Wireless Networks
Abstract
The goal of this project is to develop a formal theory of wireless networks providing a scientific basis to understand their fundamental properties and guide their design. Our technical approach is to rely on two aspects that are somewhat inherent to these networks: randomness and optimality. Randomness, in the form of fading, is a defining characteristic of wireless networks. Optimality is a suitable design specification. Wireless network optimization problems are notoriously difficult to analyze and solve. The incorporation of fading randomness leads to more complex formulations. However, it is frequently the case that these more complex formulations are in fact simpler to analyze. Randomness introduces structure making it often possible to infer properties of large-scale stochastic systems even if analogous deterministic counterparts are intractable. In light of the former comments, it should not come as a surprise if random wireless networks exhibit more regular structure than deterministic networks. The research undertaken in the context of this project aims at exploiting randomness to devise solution methodologies for optimal wireless networking problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 22, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA625733
Entities
People
- Alejandro Ribeiro
Organizations
- University of Pennsylvania