Date of Award
12-2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Legacy Department
Electrical Engineering
Committee Chair/Advisor
Russell, Harlan B
Abstract
Ad hoc networks employing adaptive-transmission protocols can alter transmission parameters to suit the channel environment. Channel-access mechanisms are used to govern temporal use of the transmission medium amongst nodes. Effective operation of a channel-access mechanism can improve the ability of an adaptive-transmission protocol to accommodate changing channel conditions. The interoperability of these two mechanisms motivates cross-layer design of adaptive-transmission protocols.
In this thesis we examine the integration of a new channel-access mechanism with a physical-layer adaptive-transmission protocol to create a cross-layer protocol with enhanced capabilities. We derive specific physical-layer measurements which are used to control channel-access behavior in a distributed manner. We propose a distributed heuristic using cross-layer information to drive a channel-access protocol which works in conjunction with an adaptive-transmission protocol. We show that the new protocol outperforms statically configured transmission protocols as well as protocols which act independently of cross-layer enhancements.
Recommended Citation
Boyd, Steven, "A cross-layer approach to increase spatial reuse and throughput for ad hoc networks" (2006). All Theses. 7.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/7