Title :
BMAC: Beamformed MAC protocol with channel tracker in MANET using smart antennas
Author :
Fakih, K. ; Diouris, J.F. ; Andrieux, G.
Author_Institution :
IREENA, Ecole Polytech. de 1´´univ. de Nantes
Abstract :
In this paper we investigate the use of smart antennas in MANET (mobile adhoc networks) and we propose a novel MAC protocol called BMAC (beamformed MAC) to support their benefits in obtaining higher efficiency, especially interference suppression and alleviating different problems that can appear when using directivity. Although the use of smart antenna may lead to deafness and different instances of hidden problems, increased network capacity can be obtained if a sophisticated MAC protocol is designed. The BMAC is designed to increase the throughput and to provide better quality of service
Keywords :
access protocols; ad hoc networks; adaptive antenna arrays; interference suppression; mobile radio; quality of service; MANET; beamformed MAC protocol; channel tracker; interference suppression; mobile adhoc network; quality of service; smart antenna; Array signal processing; Deafness; Directional antennas; Interference suppression; Media Access Protocol; Mobile ad hoc networks; Mobile antennas; Quality of service; Throughput; Wireless application protocol; Array signal processing; MAC protocol;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Technology, 2006. The 9th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Manchester
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-5-2
DOI :
10.1109/ECWT.2006.280466
