Research Article
Adaptive Contention Resolution Parameters for the IEEE 802.16 Networks
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1145/1577222.1577271, author={Alexander Sayenko and Olli Alanen and Timo Hamalainen}, title={Adaptive Contention Resolution Parameters for the IEEE 802.16 Networks}, proceedings={4th International ICST Conference on Heterogeneous Networking for Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness}, publisher={ACM}, proceedings_a={QSHINE}, year={2007}, month={8}, keywords={IEEE 802.16 contention resolution QoS NS-2 simulator Algorithms}, doi={10.1145/1577222.1577271} }- Alexander Sayenko
Olli Alanen
Timo Hamalainen
Year: 2007
Adaptive Contention Resolution Parameters for the IEEE 802.16 Networks
QSHINE
ACM
DOI: 10.1145/1577222.1577271
Abstract
In the IEEE 802.16 networks, the base station allocates resources to subscriber stations based on their QoS requirements and bandwidth request sizes. A subscriber station can send a bandwidth request when it has an uplink grant allocated by the base station or by taking part in the contention resolution mechanism. This paper presents analytical calculations for parameters that control the contention resolution process in the IEEE 802.16 networks. In particular, the backoff start/end values and the number of request transmission opportunities are considered. The simulation results confirm the correctness of theoretical calculations. They also reveal that the adaptive parameter tuning results in a better throughput when compared to a static configuration. At the same time, all the timing requirements are met.