BMAC: Beamformed MAC protocol with channel tracker in MANET using smart antennas

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 wh...

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Main Authors: Fakih, K., Diouris, J.F., Andrieux, G.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Array signal processing
Deafness
Directional antennas
Interference suppression
MAC protocol
Media Access Protocol
Mobile ad hoc networks
Mobile antennas
Quality of service
Throughput
Wireless application protocol
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Summary: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
DOI:10.1109/ECWT.2006.280466