Towards the implementation of advanced random access schemes for satellite IoT

Machine‐to‐machine (M2M) communications being pivotal for internet of things (IoT) networks are characterized by low‐cost, low complexity, and often energy constrained terminals with low traffic duty cycle. Satellite networks provide an attractive low‐cost solution for such application, in particular when the terminals (both fixed and mobile) are distributed over a wide geographical area not well served by terrestrial infrastructure. An ALOHA random access (RA) scheme is a natural candidate for M2M communications since it is well matched to sporadic traffic, and it requires little terminals coordination. However, the classical ALOHA scheme suffers from a low throughput when operated in a load region requiring low probability of packet loss. To overcome this intrinsic ALOHA limitation, in the last decade, a lot of effort has been devoted to the investigation of evolutions of the ALOHA scheme reducing the probability of destructive packet collisions thus making it more attractive for satellite IoT. In such context, the Contention Resolution Diversity ALOHA (CRDSA) scheme and the Asynchronous Contention Resolution Diversity ALOHA (ACRDA) have emerged as promising solutions thanks to their high spectral efficiency achievable with low packet loss probability. The results reported in literature are however assuming ideal demodulator performance. This paper investigates the design and optimization of RA burst demodulator algorithms for single‐frequency and multifrequency CRDSA and ACRDA. It evaluates the performance of such algorithms in a number of system scenarios of practical interest and studies the impact of relevant system parameters on several performance metrics.     

Random access schemes for satellite networks,from VSAT to M2M: a survey

In this survey paper, we review the random access (RA) techniques with particular emphasis on the issues and the possible solutions applicable to satellite networks. RA dates back to the 1970s when the ALOHA protocol was developed to solve the problem of interconnecting university computers located in different Hawaiian islands. Since then, several evolutions of the ALOHA protocol have been developed. In particular, solutions were devised to mitigate the problem of packet collisions severely degrading the RA protocols performance. The approach followed for many years has been to avoid the occurrence of collisions rather than solving them. More recently, techniques tackling the RA packet collision problem have appeared triggered by the need of improving RA performance in satellite and terrestrial wireless networks. In particular, satellite networks large propagation delay does not allow the adoption of enhanced terrestrial RA techniques based on channel sensing. Adopting conventional demand assignment multiple access protocols is not suitable for supporting a large number of sensors or devices transmitting small‐size low duty cycle packets as required for machine‐to‐machine communications. This provided the stimulus to exploit successive interference cancelation schemes to solve packet collision issues. The use of successive interference cancelation in RA is relatively new and has opened up a promising research area. We provide an extensive review of recent high‐performance RA techniques achieving more than three orders of magnitude throughput increase compared with the original ALOHA at low packet loss rate. In this survey, we cover both slotted and unslotted techniques. Finally, we review the use of RA in satellite systems and related standards including recent proposals for machine‐to‐machine applications. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

RA and DA satellite access schemes: a survey and some research results and challenges

This paper surveys the most popular random access (RA), demand assignment (DA), and hybrids schemes for satellite broadband access networks. In addition, we present some recent research results that we obtained when a reliable transmission control protocol, that is, TCP, is coupled with the most promising RA methods foreseen in the second generation of Digital Video Broadcasting–Return Channel via Satellite standard. In fact, the necessity to support a wider range of IP‐based traffic, as in the case of either Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition systems or Machine‐to‐Machine communications, fosters the introduction of RA schemes for information transport able to cope with large network sizes and low duty cycle bursty traffic with frequent inactivity periods on the return link. As an indication of future research aspects, we also offer, in the Conclusions section, a list of items to be investigated so that the satellite can become an integral part of the Future Internet. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

基于移动网络的机器通讯研究

机器通讯(M2M)是物联网的研究热点。国内外各标准组织已经启动M2M的相关研究。目前属于第三代合作伙伴计划(3GPP,3rd Generation Partnership Project)类型移动网络占有绝对优势地位。3GPP在R8阶段就开始了相关研究,现在已经进展到了R12阶段。描述了3GPP的M2M研究发展动态和最新进展,对比了3GPP机器通讯标准MTC的更新架构,介绍了最新的MTC框架和相关协议栈,分析了架构更新的原因,对下一步发展方向进行了展望。     

A congestion reduction mechanism using D2D cooperative relay for M2M communication in the LTE‐A cellular network

The Long Term Evolution‐advanced cellular network is designed for human‐to‐human communication. When a large number of machine‐to‐machine (M2M) devices are trying to access the network simultaneously, it leads to a low random access (RA) successful rate and high congestion problem, which may cause the waste of radio resources, packet loss, latency, extra power consumption, and the worst, M2M service error. There is an urge to propose an efficient method for M2M communication on the LTE‐A network to resolve the congestion problem. In this paper, we propose a congestion reduction mechanism, which can analyze and model the RA procedure on the Long Term Evolution‐advanced network, to find out the collapse point in the RA procedure and then design a scheme named device‐to‐device cooperative relay scheme to relieve the congestion problem. Meanwhile, this work also adds a relay access barring algorithm to improve performance and an RA resource separation mechanism for human‐to‐human communication. The proposed method can effectively reduce the network congestion problem. Simulation results show that the network throughput and the congestion can be significantly improved using the proposed mechanism. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

卫星通信系统两步随机接入技术研究

为了实现卫星通信系统低延迟高可靠接入,研究了两步随机接入技术中的信道设计及接收端检测算法.针对卫星场景提出了一种两步随机接入信道设计方案,对两步随机接入信道中数据部分的信道结构以及前导和数据之间的映射方式进行了设计.针对传统最小均方串行干扰消除(Minimum Mean Squared Error-Successive Interference Cancellation,MMSE-SIC)算法中存在误差传播问题导致解码性能降低的问题,提出了一种多判决排序串行干扰消除(Multi-decision Ordered Successive Interference Cancellation,MD-OSIC)算法,以提升多用户发起接入时数据部分检测的可靠性.仿真结果验证了所设计信道及检测算法在典型卫星通信场景下应用的可行性.     

On the performance of UNB for machine‐to‐machine low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications

Ultra narrow band (UNB) is a widely used technology for machine‐to‐machine and low‐power wide‐area communications. Its properties, long range with small RF power, make it naturally attractive for satellite communications but also draw new challenges compared with terrestrial systems where this technology is already deployed. Indeed, the main advantage of UNB signals, their small bandwidth, makes them more sensitive to frequency drifts that are particularly present in the case of LEO satellite systems. It also implies the use of a random access method in which the carrier frequency is a parameter unknown by the receiver. In this paper, we propose a general semianalytical model to evaluate the performance of a terrestrial or satellite system using UNB technology, taking into account the multiuser interference and the frequency drift. This model is then used to assess the performance (packet loss ratio and throughput) on the return link medium access control (MAC) of a representative LEO satellite system. With our model, we analyze the effect of frequency drift on the system performance. This paper also proposes to investigate more deeply the multiuser interference modeling in order to estimate accurately the performances of a UNB system in terms of bit error rate (BER). We propose a semianalytical approach to study the interference in presence of arbitrary power imbalance that includes the effect of frequency offset and frequency drift and applicable for any linear modulation and any pulse‐shaping filter. The expression of the multiuser interference is established in the general case. We then propose a methodology to compare this exact model to the Gaussian interference approximation (mainly used through the central limit theorem) in order to assess its accuracy.     

Optimal Resource allocation in NOMA‐based M2M communication using Hybrid Rider Optimization with FireFly: Power Saving Strategy of IoT

Nowadays, the Orthogonal Multiple Access (OMA) principle has utilized for allocating proper radio resources in wireless networks. However, as the count of users rises, OMA‐based approaches may not satisfy the stringent emerging requirements including very low latency, very high spectral efficiency, and massive device connectivity. Moreover, there are significant challenges in cellular‐enabled Machine‐to‐Machine (M2M) communications due to the unique features of M2M‐based applications. In order to overwhelm these challenges, non‐orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) principles emerge as a solution to enhance the spectral efficiency while allowing some degree of multiple access interference at receivers. Hence, this paper intends to develop an optimal resource allocation mechanism for M2M communication. Here, the nonlinear energy harvesting performed with the aid of an accessing technology termed as NOMA. The key objective of the proposed resource allocation model is the minimization of the total energy consumption of the network. For attaining the minimized power consumption, the time allocation, and transmission power of NOMA is optimally tuned by a hybrid optimization algorithm. The proposed hybrid algorithm merges the beneficial concepts of Rider Optimization Algorithm (ROA) and FireFly (FF) algorithm and implements a new algorithm termed as FireFly Modified Bypass‐based Rider Optimization Algorithm (FMB‐ROA). Finally, the analysis of total energy concerning various constraints validates the performance of the proposed model over conventional models.     

Multiple access based on different lengths super orthogonal codes to support QoS of M2M communications in next generation networks

Global connectivity, low latency, and ready‐to‐use infrastructure of next generation wireless (NGW) networks provide a platform for machine‐to‐machine (M2M) communications on a large scale. However, M2M communications over NGW networks pose significant challenges because of different data rates, diverse applications, and a large number of connections. In this paper, we address M2M challenges over NGW networks, and in particular, we focus on random access overload issue and diverse quality‐of‐service (QoS) requirements to enable M2M communications in the context of NGW networks. To enable massive M2M access while QoS guarantees, we propose group‐based M2M communications on the basis of identical transmission protocols and QoS requirements. Furthermore, to guarantee low energy consumption for M2M devices in the same group, we propose a decentralized group‐head selection scheme. In addition, a solution is proposed by using an effective capacity concept to provide QoS guarantees for M2M devices with a strict time constraint. A new random access approach based on different lengths super orthogonal codes is proposed to ease massive random access challenges with provisioning diverse QoS requirements of M2M communications in heterogeneous NGW networks.     

M2M小数据业务的IEEE 802.11WLAN分析模型

机器对机器(M2M,machine to machine)通信有着巨大的市场潜力,无线局域网(WLAN)作为3G网络的主要补充必将承载大量M2M业务。针对具有时延容忍、耐性重试等特点的典型的M2M小数据业务,提出了一种大时间尺度退避的IEEE 802.11 DCF网络分析模型,推导了MAC层服务时间的概率分布;建立IPP/G/1/K离散时间排队系统模型,研究了非饱和负载下M2M业务在WLAN非理想信道中传输的QoS性能。算法仿真结果表明,大时间尺度退避机制有效提高了系统的吞吐量,降低了系统阻塞率。     

A multi‐level satellite channel allocation algorithm for real‐time VBR data

Integrated services over a shared satellite channel need a MAC protocol that is able to deal with real‐time traffic without substantially affecting the efficiency of the shared medium. Due to its bursty nature, MPEG coded VBR video transmission is one of the most challenging real‐time applications. In this paper, we analyse the statistical performance of a simple allocation method for VBR traffic by using an accurate statistical model of an MPEG‐2 VBR coded movie, whose traffic exhibits a peak to mean ratio of about 4. The results were obtained both analytically and by simulation, and show that our method is suitable for transmitting non‐interactive video and best‐effort traffic on the same satellite link. The efficiency of the proposed method shows no dependency on the statistical properties of the input traffic. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Performance Investigation of IEEE 802.11e EDCA Under Non-Saturation Condition Based on the M/G/1/K Model

The IEEE 802.11e network provides different with QoS （Quality of service） guarantee for different traffic streams. The Enhanced distributed channel access （EDCA） in IEEE 802.11e MAC protocol is proposed to support prioritized QoS on the basis of the Distributed coordination function （DCF） in IEEE 802.11. We first build a new Markov chain model for the EDCA. The model takes into account both the idle state that represents that there are no packets to be transmitted and differentiation based on different AIFS-value （Arbitration inter-frame space） for different traffic. We can use the signal transfer function of the generalized Z-transform domain state transition diagram to derive a probability distribution of the MAC layer service time and analyze the performance of EDCA from a non-saturated channel to a saturated medium by using M/G/1/K queuing model. The proposed model is calculated numerically and validated against simulation results, we observed a good match between the analytical model and simulation. Simulation and theoretical results show that despite providing prloritized QoS, the EDCA still can not support strict QoS for real-time application. On the other hand, it is inevitable that there is unfairness of channel access to prloritized traffic due to EDCA.     

BD2/GPS信息采集与处理系统的研究

我国自主研制的北斗二代卫星导航定位系统已具备区域导航定位的能力,文中以BD2/GPS双系统导航接收机为研究对象,研究BD2/GPS双系统接收机的通信协议,给出BD2/GPS双系统接收机的数据采集方法,详细设计了基于VC++的BD2/GPS接收机信息处理与分析软件,并给出其软件流程,研究了接收机定位性能的评价指标,并提取BD2/GPS联合定位时的状态参数以及精度因子。同时,实现了计算机对BD2/GPS双系统接收机的设置与控制。通过实际测试和调试表明:设计的BD2/GPS接收机信息采集与处理系统工作稳定,界面友好,扩展性强,可用于对BD2/GPS双系统接收机定位性能进行分析。     

Highly sustainable mechanical/electrical resistance switching behaviors via one-dimensional Ag/TiO2 core-shell resistive switchable materials in flexible composite

Composite-based resistance switching random access memory (ReRAM) has great potential for application in flexible and wearable electronics. However, its large operating parameters and low reliability still have some limitations in realizing practical applications, which is derived from its high dependence on the orientation and dispersion of the filler in the composite layer. Here, we proposed a novel composite system that does not depend heavily on the orientation or dispersion of the fillers within the composite film of the ReRAM device. The AgNW/TiO₂ core-shell nanowires inducing superb resistance switching behavior were fabricated. The composite resistance switching (RS) film was prepared by mixing the one-dimensional core-shell particles and poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) dielectric matrix. The composite RS film exhibited remarkable resistance switching behavior with extremely low/uniform operating voltage (V_set ~ 0.13 ± 0.013 V, and V_reset ~ −0.10 ± 0.012 V), and the reliable switching behavior was maintained for up to ~200,000 mechanical deformation cycles under 3 mm of bending radius. To evaluate the resistance switching mechanism of the composite-type ReRAM, the structural analysis and device modeling were performed.     

基于M/2点FFT的MLT快速算法及其FPGA实现

传统的基于DSP(数字信号处理器)实现的MLT(调制重叠变换)由于DSP的特点在速度上已经不能满足实际系统的要求,而随着FPGA(现场可编程门阵列)技术的发展,使得基于FPGA的MLT高速处理成为可能。基于FPGA的特点,选用了M/2点FFT(快速傅里叶变换)实现MLT快速算法,并对其进行了修正,采用并行处理和流水线技术,完成了此快速算法的FPGA硬件设计。仿真结果表明,设计满足了信号实时处理的要求,大大提高了信号的处理速度。     

基于Ni/HfO2/Pt结构的阻变存储器的高温稳定性研究

这篇文章研究了Ni/HfO₂/Pt结构的阻变存储器的阻变特性。Ni/HfO₂/Pt器件显示出了双极阻变特性并且没有forming过程,我们认为导电细丝的形成和破灭是器件阻变的本质机理。此外,器件有很好的转变性能和保持特性：转换窗口达到3?10₅, 在高温200_oC下的保持时间大于10₃s,并且具有均匀的转变参数。考虑到以上优良性能,Ni/HfO₂/Pt结构的阻变存储器很有在非挥发性存储器领域中具有很高的应用价值。     

Reactive-ion etching of Ge2Sb2Te5 in CF4/Ar plasma for non-volatile phase-change memories

Etching of Ge₂Sb₂Te₅ (GST) is a critical step in the fabrication of chalcogenide random access memories. In this paper, the etch characteristics of GST films were studied with a CF₄/Ar gas mixture using a reactive-ion etching system. We observed a monotonic decrease in etch rate with decreasing CF₄ concentration indicating its importance in defining the material removal rate. Argon, on the other hand, plays an important role in defining the smoothness of the etched surface and sidewall edge acuity. We have studied the importance of gas mixture and RF power on the quality of the etched film. The smoothest surfaces and most vertical sidewalls were achieved using a CF₄/Ar gas mixture ratio of 10/40, a background pressure of 80 mTorr, and power of 200 W.     

Characteristics of chalcogenide nonvolatile memory nano-cell-element based on Sb2Te3 material

Phase-change nonvolatile memory cell elements composed of Sb₂Te₃ chalcogenide have been fabricated by using the focused ion beam method. The contact size between the Sb₂Te₃ phase change film and electrode film in the cell element is 2826 nm² (diameter: 60 nm). The thickness of the Sb₂Te₃ chalcogenide film is 40 nm. The threshold switching current of about 0.1 mA was obtained. A RESET pulse width as short as 5 ns and the SET pulse width as short as 22 ns for Sb₂Te₃ chalcogenide can be obtained. At least 1000 cycle times with a RESET/SET resistance ratio >30 times is achieved for Sb₂Te₃ chalcogenide C-RAM cell element.