Investigation of Cooperation Technologies in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks. (22nd March 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, Zhuo; Wang, Wenbo
• Other Names: Saeed Rashid Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of computer systems, networks, and communications. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-03-22
• Subjects: Computer systems -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Periodicals; Computer networks; Computer systems; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 004.605
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/413987
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-7381

Abstract

Abstract : Heterogeneous wireless networks based on varieties of radio access technologies (RATs) and standards will coexist in the future. In order to exploit this potential multiaccess gain, it is required that different RATs are managed in a cooperative fashion. This paper proposes two advanced functional architecture supporting the functionalities of interworking between WiMAX and 3GPP networks as a specific case: Radio Control Server- (RCS-) and Access Point- (AP-) based centralized architectures. The key technologies supporting the interworking are then investigated, including proposing the Generic Link Layer (GLL) and researching the multiradio resource management (MRRM) mechanisms. This paper elaborates on these topics, and the corresponding solutions are proposed with preliminary results.