Cross-Layer Performance Analysis of Cognitive Radio Networks: A QoS Provisioning Perspective
Yakim Y. Mihov · 2014
Contents 8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 203 8.2 Cross-Layer QoS-Related Analysis of CR Networks: An Overview................................ 205 8.2.1 Concise Overview of Essential Spectrum Management Functions in CR Networks.................................................................................................. 206 8.2.2 Concise Overview of Existing Cross-Layer Approaches for QoS Provisioning in CR Networks ............................................................................. 208 8.3 Novel Cross-Layer Approach for QoS Provisioning in CR Networks ..............................210 8.3.1 Cross-Layer Analytical Model..............................................................................211 8.3.2 Analysis of Numerical Results .............................................................................214