Fair coding for inter‐session network coding in wireless mesh networks

Because of the broadcast and overhearing capability of wireless networks, network coding can greatly improve throughput in wireless networks. However, our investigation of existing inter‐session network coding protocols found that the short‐term unfairness that existed in 802.11‐based medium access control (MAC) protocols actually decreases the coding opportunity, which in turn compromises the throughput gain of network coding. To alleviate the negative impact of this unfairness, we propose a coding‐aware cross‐layer heuristic approach to optimize the coordination of network coding and MAC layer protocol, named FairCoding, which can significantly increase coding opportunities for inter‐session network coding through a fair short‐term traffic allocation for different coding flows. Experiment evaluation shows that the proposed mechanism can bring more coding opportunities and improve the total throughput of wireless mesh networks by up to 20%, compared with the coding mechanism, without considering the negative impact of the short‐term unfairness. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A terminal‐controlled vertical handover decision scheme in IEEE 802.21‐enabled heterogeneous wireless networks

The seamless internetworking among heterogeneous networks is in great demand to provide ‘always‐on’ connectivity services with quality of service (QoS) provision, anywhere at anytime. The integration of wireless‐fidelity (Wi‐Fi) and wireless metropolitan area networks (WiMAX) networks can combine their best features to provide ubiquitous access, while mediating the weakness of both networks. While it is challenging to obtain optimized handover decision‐based dynamic QoS information, users can improve their perceived QoS by using the terminal‐controlled handover decision in a single device equipped with multiple radio interfaces. The IEEE 802.21 aims at providing a framework that defines media‐independent handover (MIH) mechanism that supports seamless handover across heterogeneous networks. In this paper, an multiple attributes decision making‐based terminal‐controlled vertical handover decision scheme using MIH services is proposed in the integrated Wi‐Fi and WiMAX networks to provide ‘always‐on’ connectivity QoS services. The simulation results show that the proposed scheme provides smaller handover times and lower dropping rate than the RSS‐based and cost function‐based vertical handover schemes. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A network coding based interference cancelation scheme for wireless ad hoc networks

The performance of wireless networks is limited by multiple access interference (MAI) in the traditional communication approach where the interfered signals of the concurrent transmissions are treated as noise. In this paper, we treat the interfered signals from a new perspective on the basis of additive electromagnetic (EM) waves and propose a network coding based interference cancelation (NCIC) scheme. In the proposed scheme, adjacent nodes can transmit simultaneously with careful scheduling; therefore, network performance will not be limited by the MAI. Additionally we design a space segmentation method for general wireless ad hoc networks, which organizes network into clusters with regular shapes (e.g., square and hexagon) to reduce the number of relay nodes. The segmentation method works with the scheduling scheme and can help achieve better scalability and reduced complexity. We derive accurate analytic models for the probability of connectivity between two adjacent cluster heads which is important for successful information relay. We proved that with the proposed NCIC scheme, the transmission efficiency can be improved by at least 50% for general wireless networks as compared to the traditional interference avoidance schemes. Numeric results also show the space segmentation is feasible and effective. Finally we propose and discuss a method to implement the NCIC scheme in a practical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) communications networks. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A novel scheme for mobility management in heterogeneous wireless networks

In this paper, we present a mobility management scheme for real-time multimedia sessions over heterogeneous wireless networks. Most approaches in the current literature use Mobile IP (MIP) or Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) to maintain real-time sessions during mobility. In this paper, we analyze MIP and SIP in terms of the mobility rate, packet loss and packet overheads in the user plane and propose a mechanism by which the network can choose the optimum protocol for mobility management. We perform the analysis for constant bit rate (CBR) as well as for variable bit rate (VBR) traffic. We show that for CBR traffic, the proposed mechanism leads to 12–35% improvement in the system capacity, while for VBR traffic, capacity improvements ranging from about 35–50% can be obtained. Our proposed approach and the analysis are applicable to handovers between different IP domains both in homogeneous as well as in heterogeneous wireless networks.     

基于按对平衡设计的异构无线传感器网络密钥预分配方案

利用异构无线传感器网络中普通节点和簇头节点间的差异性,基于中心可分解型按对平衡设计构造了异构的节点密钥环,设计了2种密钥预分配方案DCPBD和VDCPBD.其中,DCPBD利用了中心可分解类型PBD,将普通区组作为普通节点的密钥环,将特殊区组作为簇头节点的密钥环.VDCPBD基于DCPBD进行了扩展,将单一核密钥替换为基于另一密钥池进行SBIBD设计出的簇间密钥环,减小了DCPBD由于单个簇头节点被俘后对整个网络抗毁性的影响.由于在设计时考虑了节点的异构特性,使用确定性方法构造了异构密钥环,使得在保持密钥连通率不变的前提下获得了更低的空间复杂度.仿真实验表明,2个方案都支持大规模网络,且单跳密钥连通率随网络规模增大而趋近于1,2跳连通率恒为1.VDCPBD还具备了更强的抗节点捕获能力和更好的网络可扩展性.     

Managing connection costs in heterogeneous wireless networks

Common Radio Resource Management techniques have shown great promise in both enhancing network operation and user satisfication. Such gains are achieved through the joint management of the individual access technologies in a Heterogeneous Wireless Network. The objective of this work is to expand on the existing body of work to accommodate heterogeneity not just at the traditional access‐network level but to other connectivity modes such as dynamic spectrum access. Such modes affect operator profitability in both the long and short terms. Specifically, we explore the design of a cost‐management model that adapts to the short‐term variability in connectivity costs. We also display the operational aspects and effectiveness of this functionality through both simulation and an analytical model. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Predictive link trigger mechanism for seamless handovers in heterogeneous wireless networks

Effective and timely link‐layer trigger mechanisms can significantly influence the handover performance. The handover process will not perform the correct decision and execution unless adequate and timely link‐layer trigger information is delivered. In this paper, a predictive link trigger mechanism for seamless horizontal and vertical handovers in heterogeneous wireless networks is proposed. Unlike previous link trigger algorithms based on pre‐defined signal level thresholds, the link layer triggers in this study are adaptively and timely fired in accordance with the network conditions. Firstly, the time required to perform a handover is estimated based on the neighboring network conditions. Secondly, the time to trigger a Link_Going_Down to initiate a handover is determined using a least mean square linear prediction in which the prediction interval (k_h) is dynamically determined based on the estimated handover time. An upper bound for the packet loss rate during a handover is derived for a Gaussian shadowing channel. A manner in which this approach can be applied to IEEE 802.21 is shown in media independent handover scenarios. Simulation results of the proposed predictive link triggering mechanism show that it provides a timely proactive handover. The packet loss rate observed in a Gaussian shadowing channel remains low during a handover. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Polytype target coverage scheme for heterogeneous wireless sensor networks using linear programming

Sensing coverage is one of fundamental problems in wireless sensor networks. In this paper, we investigate the polytype target coverage problem in heterogeneous wireless sensor networks where each sensor is equipped with multiple sensing units and each type of sensing unit can sense an attribute of multiple targets. How to schedule multiple sensing units of a sensor to cover multiple targets becomes a new challenging problem. This problem is formulated as an integer linear programming problem for maximizing the network lifetime. We propose a novel energy‐efficient target coverage algorithm to solve this problem based on clustering architecture. Being aware of the coverage capability and residual energy of sensor nodes, the clusterhead node in each cluster schedules the appropriate sensing units of sensor nodes that are in the active status to cover multiple targets in an optimal way. Extensive simulations have been carried out to validate the effectiveness of the proposed scheme. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Seamless proactive handover across heterogeneous access networks

Dual-mode handsets and multimode terminals are generating demand for solutions that enable convergence and seamless handover across heterogeneous access networks. The IEEE 802.21 working group is creating a framework that defines a Media Independent Handover Function (MIHF), facilitates handover across heterogeneous access networks, and helps mobile users experience better performance during mobility events. In this paper, we describe this 802.21 framework and also summarize a Media-independent Pre-Authentication (MPA) mechanism currently under discussion within the IRTF that can further optimize handover performance. We discuss how the 802.21 framework and the MPA technique can be integrated to improve handover performance. Finally, we describe a test-bed implementation and validate experimental performance results of the combined mobility technique.     

Extracting mobility pattern from target trajectory in wireless sensor networks

Target tracking in wireless sensor networks is a well‐known application. In real life scenario, target mobility can be predicted using well‐known filters. In this paper, we explain an approach to model the pattern of movement of a target on the basis of target data available. This method utilizes filter techniques to predict the target and a curve‐fitting algorithm to model the mobility of a target in both linear and non‐linear motion patterns. Two alternate strategies to achieve mobility approximation have been proposed and compared. The efficacy of the algorithm is, further, adjudged by comparing its mobility prediction vis‐a‐vis the Kalman filter. Simulation results show that with sufficient data, the mobility pattern of the target can be fairly calculated even if the target moves unpredictably. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

异构无线网络垂直切换技术综述

垂直切换是多网融合的基础,是实现异构网络互通、支持不同接入方式无缝衔接的核心技术,目前正在受到业界的重点关注,并成为学术界研究的热点问题。随着无线移动通信技术向接入多元化、网络一体化和应用综合化的方向发展,各种蜂窝移动接入、宽带无线接入和固定接入将共同接入基于IP的统一核心网络,通过网络间的垂直切换,支持用户的移动性和移动过程中业务的连续性。首先给出了垂直切换的定义和基本概念,介绍了垂直切换的分类和基本流程,随后详细论述垂直切换的切换判决和切换执行2个环节。针对切换判决,总结了现有判决算法,重点评述各代表算法工作原理并剖析论其特点和存在的不足。针对切换执行,详述了现有垂直切换执行机制的工作原理和适用场景,并分析其优缺点。最后,对未来垂直切换技术的研究方向进行了展望。     

基于稳定闭域的异构无线网络混合路由策略

分析了异构的网络模型,并提出了一种基于MANET稳定闭域的混合路由策略,使得基于该路由策略设计的路由协议能够实时地根据本地拓扑状态进行转换,在稳定闭域内使用AODV提高路由转发的效率。当数据分组转发到闭域边界后,将转换为改进的Prophet路由继续在非连通区域内寻路,以充分利用MANET与DTN路由的优势。仿真实验证明了该路由策略的可行性,通过比较多种路由算法验证了在特定的异构网络环境下该路由策略的高效性。     

异构无线网络环境下的切换触发时间选择算法

对移动用户在异构网络环境下的切换触发时间选择问题进行了研究。首先对移动终端触发切换的时间选择问题进行了理论分析,找到了最佳切换触发时间所应满足的条件。然后在切换耗时估计和接收信号强度预测的基础上,提出了一种预测最佳切换触发时间的算法。仿真结果表明,本算法能够有效降低用户的分组丢失概率和切换失败概率。     

Cross‐layer MAC design for location‐aware wireless sensor networks

In this paper, we propose an optimization of MAC protocol design for wireless sensor networks, that accounts for cross‐layering information, in terms of location accuracy for nodes and residual energy levels. In our proposed solution we encode this cross‐layer information within a decreasing backoff function in the MAC. The protocol is optimized by appropriately selecting priority window lengths, and we have shown that accurate cross‐layer information plays a crucial role in achieving an optimal performance at the MAC layer level. The estimation accuracy can be characterized spatially using a location reliability probability distribution function. We show that this distribution function greatly influences the design of the optimal backoff window parameters, and the overall throughput performance of the MAC protocol. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Cross‐layer design for energy efficient communication in wireless sensor networks

There is a plethora of recent research on high performance wireless communications using a cross‐layer approach in that adaptive modulation and coding (AMC) schemes at wireless physical layer are used for combating time varying channel fading and enhance link throughput. However, in a wireless sensor network, transmitting packets over deep fading channel can incur excessive energy consumption due to the usage of stronger forwarding error code (FEC) or more robust modulation mode. To avoid such energy inefficient transmission, a straightforward approach is to temporarily buffer packets when the channel is in deep fading, until the channel quality recovers. Unfortunately, packet buffering may lead to communication latency and buffer overflow, which, in turn, can result in severe degradation in communication performance. Specifically, to improve the buffering approach, we need to address two challenging issues: (1) how long should we buffer the packets? and (2) how to choose the optimum channel transmission threshold above which to transmit the buffered packets? In this paper, by using discrete‐time queuing model, we analyze the effects of Rayleigh fading over AMC‐based communications in a wireless sensor network. We then analytically derive the packet delivery rate and average delay. Guided by these numerical results, we can determine the most energy‐efficient operation modes under different transmission environments. Extensive simulation results have validated the analytical results, and indicates that under these modes, we can achieve as much as 40% reduction in energy dissipation. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

双层无线异构网络下行干扰抑制方法研究

针对引入家庭基站技术的双层无线异构网络中存在严重的跨层和同层干扰的问题,提出了一种基于伪随机子信道选择的干扰抑制方案。该方案首先通过干扰随机化抑制跨层干扰,然后利用干扰图计算最大可选择伪随机序列个数抑制同层干扰。通过对比传统干扰抑制方案,验证了该方案能更有效地抑制系统干扰,提高系统吞吐量。     

Energy-balance node-selection algorithm for heterogeneous wireless sensor networks

To solve the problem of unbalanced loads and the short network lifetime of heterogeneous wireless sensor networks, this paper proposes a node-selection algorithm based on energy balance and dynamic adjustment. The spacing and energy of the nodes are calculated according to the proximity to the network nodes and the characteristics of the link structure. The direction factor and the energy-adjustment factor are introduced to optimize the node-selection probability in order to realize the dynamic selection of network nodes. On this basis, the target path is selected by the relevance of the nodes, and nodes with insufficient energy values are excluded in real time by the establishment of the node-selection mechanism, which guarantees the normal operation of the network and a balanced energy consumption. Simulation results show that this algorithm can effectively extend the network lifetime, and it has better stability, higher accuracy, and an enhanced data-receiving rate in sufficient time.     

End-to-end utility-based resource allocation for multi-RAT nodes in heterogeneous cognitive wireless networks

This paper studies the problem of effective resource allocation for multi-radio access technologies (Multi-RAT) nodes in heterogeneous cognitive wireless networks (HCWNs). End-to-end utility, which is defined as the delay of end-to-end communication, is taken into account in this paper. In the scenario of HCWNs, it is assumed that the cognitive radio nodes have the ability of Multi-RAT and can communicate with each other through different paths simultaneously by splitting the arrival packets. In this paper, the problem is formulated as the optimization of split ratio and power allocation of the source cognitive radio node to minimize the delay of end-to-end communication, and a low complexity step-by-step iterative algorithm is proposed. Numerical results show good performance of the proposed algorithm over two other conventional algorithms.     

异构分层无线网络中的混合动态流量均衡算法研究

结合信道借用和流量转移技术提出了一种混合动态流量均衡算法。使用该算法热点小区可以向紧凑模式中的同类型轻负载小区借用信道，同时还可以按一定条件将呼叫转移到与热点小区重叠覆盖的异构轻负载小区中，每个流量周期借用的信道数和转移的呼叫数将根据热点小区的剩余可用信道数和新呼叫到达率来计算。仿真结果表明，该流量均衡算法能够显著降低热点小区系统和整个异构系统的新呼叫阻塞概率、切换呼叫掉线率，而且整个异构系统的利用率也得到了相应提高。     

异构无线网络中的共享载波垂直网络转换算法

为了提高异构无线网络的频谱利用率,将认知无线电中合作动态频谱分配(DSA)的思想应用于以基站和用户为基本单元的异构无线网络,将多模终端用户垂直切换的思想引入基站侧,提出了异构无线网络中的共享载波垂直网络转换(SCVNT)算法。理论分析与仿真实验表明,SCVNT算法可有效提高异构无线网络的总体信道利用率,改善资源分配的公平性,并可实现平滑升级,具有较高的应用价值。