Cross-layer design in 4G wireless terminals

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2004

Authors

G. Carneiro (Author) Other; José Ruela (Author) FEUP; Manuel Ricardo (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: IEEE Wireless Communications

Vol. 11 No. 2

Pages: 7-13

ISSN: 1536-1284

Publisher: IEEE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 73 Citations

Scopus - 126 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Communication engineering > Telecommunications engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-000-AZB

DOI: 10.1109/mwc.2004.1295732

Abstract (EN): The classical TCP/IP layered protocol architecture is beginning to show signs of age. In order to cope with problems such as the poor performance of wireless links and mobile terminals, including the high error rate of wireless network interfaces, power saving requirements, quality of service, and an increasingly dynamic network environment, a protocol architecture that considers cross-layer interactions seems to be required. This article describes a framework for further enhancements of the traditional IP-based protocol stack to meet current and future requirements. Known problems associated with the strictly layered protocol architecture are summarized and classified, and a first, solution involving cross-layer design is proposed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7