Polynomial-time resource allocation in large multiflow wireless networks with cooperative links
Gareth Middleton, Behnaam Aazhang · Repository for Publications and Research Data (ETH Zurich) · 2010
An integrated multiflow network model synthesizing physical layer rate control and link layer access control is presented, permitting the study of resource allocation in large networks while allowing multi-terminal cooperation at the physical layer.We discuss how to incorporate the cooperative unit into the broader scheduling and routing framework as a "metalink," a general notion capable of representing a variety of multiterminal physical layer topologies.Simulation results show the benefits of employing cooperative structures where needed.