Research Article
Architecture and implementation of an agent-based simulation tool for market-based pricing in next-generation wireless networks
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649159 , author={Matthias Roggendorf and Fernando Beltran and Jairo Gutierrez}, title={Architecture and implementation of an agent-based simulation tool for market-based pricing in next-generation wireless networks}, proceedings={2nd International IEEE/Create-Net Conference on Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={TRIDENTCOM}, year={2006}, month={7}, keywords={}, doi={10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649159 } }- Matthias Roggendorf
Fernando Beltran
Jairo Gutierrez
Year: 2006
Architecture and implementation of an agent-based simulation tool for market-based pricing in next-generation wireless networks
TRIDENTCOM
IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649159
Abstract
We present a generic, agent-based simulation environment for dynamic pricing in next-generation wireless networks. While a lot of effort has been put into simulation platforms for recreating the behaviour of IP-based traffic in fixed and wireless networks, no standard platform for simulating different pricing schemes in such networks has yet emerged. Our work is driven by the vision of a ubiquitous wireless network environment, in which users can dynamically request network resources for various uses from different, potentially competing network providers. For such a scenario, new pricing approaches are needed to charge the user according to dynamic factors such as current congestion levels or the the number of customers present at a specific location. The developed simulation environment serves as a generic tool for implementing and testing different pricing approaches.
