IEEE 802.16J relay-based wireless access networks: an overview
Multihop wireless systems have the potential to offer improved coverage and capacity over single-hop radio access systems. Standards development organizations are considering how to incorporate such techniques into new standards. One such initiative is the IEEE 802.16j standardization activity, addi...
Saved in:
Published in | IEEE wireless communications Vol. 15; no. 5; pp. 56 - 63 |
---|---|
Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
New York
IEEE
01.10.2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) |
Subjects | |
Online Access | Get full text |
Cover
Loading…
Summary: | Multihop wireless systems have the potential to offer improved coverage and capacity over single-hop radio access systems. Standards development organizations are considering how to incorporate such techniques into new standards. One such initiative is the IEEE 802.16j standardization activity, adding relay capabilities to IEEE 802.16 systems. This article provides an overview of this relay-based technology, focusing on some of the most pertinent aspects. In particular, the different modes of operation (transparent and non-transparent), framing structures, and network entry procedures are described. Some consideration of the issues in designing such systems is then given, which highlights when different features within the standard are most appropriate. As these systems are very new, many open issues remain to be resolved. |
---|---|
ISSN: | 1536-1284 1558-0687 |
DOI: | 10.1109/MWC.2008.4653133 |