MAC Protocols for Distributed Cooperative Communication Networks
Min Sheng, Yan Zhang, Jiandong Li · ZTE communications · 2010
Through coordination among nodes,network resource can be shared in distributed cooperative communication networks.However,efficient MAC protocol is a core issue for such networks.In this paper,the motivation of cooperation in the MAC layer is first discussed.Furthermore,we investigate the issues and challenges in designing a MAC protocol for distributed cooperative communication networks.Finally,the classic cooperative MAC protocols are introduced and analyzed.Results show that the characteristic and requirement of distributed networks should be fully considered in cooperative MAC design to apply cooperative communication technology more efficiently.