Systems Approach to Cross-Layer Optimization of a Complex Wireless Environment

• Main Author: Gwanvoma, Stephen B.
• Other Authors: Dean, Richard
• Language: en_US
• Published: International Foundation for Telemetering 2011
• Subjects: Cross-layer; Mixed Network; Ad-hoc Network; Cellular Network; Clustering; Nodes preferences
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/595765

ITC/USA 2011 Conference Proceedings / The Forty-Seventh Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition / October 24-27, 2011 / Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada === This paper presents a method for the optimization of mixed networks that incorporates a mixed layer optimization of performance features. The expanded integrated Network Enhanced Telemetry (iNET) system envisioned telemetering for large and complex networks which will require core telemetry networks with ad hoc extensions for coverage. Organizing such a network has been successfully accomplished in simulations using a K-mean clustering algorithm. This paper shows how the features of these network elements will be captured and disseminated in a real system. This management of network elements across multiple layers is characterized as cross-layer optimization. This paper will also show how such cross layer features can be combined for a globally optimum solution. It shows by example how the iNET system comprising multiple ground stations, gateways, frequency, nodes, and three performance measures can be optimized to achieve overall optimal system performance.