DocumentCode
1074746
Title
An overview of MIMO-oriented channel access in wireless networks
Author
Siam, Mohammad Z. ; Krunz, Marwan
Author_Institution
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson
Volume
15
Issue
1
fYear
2008
fDate
2/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
63
Lastpage
69
Abstract
The integration of MIMO technology in WLANs has recently been the locus of extensive research. The main objectives of this technology are to improve channel reuse and or reduce energy consumption. In this article, we give an overview of MIMO systems and their use in WLANs. We highlight the different types of gains that MIMO offers and then discuss some of the work that has been done on MAC design. We conclude by outlining several open issues thai must be addressed for MIMO-based systems.
Keywords
MIMO communication; wireless LAN; wireless channels; MAC design; MIMO-based systems; MIMO-oriented channel access; channel reuse; energy consumption; multi-input multi-output; wireless LAN; wireless networks; Array signal processing; Bit error rate; Interference; MIMO; Receiving antennas; Space technology; Transmitting antennas; Wireless LAN; Wireless application protocol; Wireless networks;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Wireless Communications, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1536-1284
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MWC.2008.4454706
Filename
4454706
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