Packet radio performance of inhibit sense multiple access with capture

Current portable and land-mobile radio systems employ frequency modulation which exhibits a distinct capture effect. Furthermore, multipath propagation, shadowing, and the spatial distribution of the terminal units create data packets with varying signal strength. We investigate the performance of n...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on communications 1997-02, Vol.45 (2), p.164-167
Main Authors: Zdunek, K.J., Ucci, D.R., LoCicero, J.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggregates
Base stations
Communication networks
Delay effects
Frequency modulation
Multiaccess communication
Packet radio networks
Shadow mapping
Signal design
Throughput
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Summary:Current portable and land-mobile radio systems employ frequency modulation which exhibits a distinct capture effect. Furthermore, multipath propagation, shadowing, and the spatial distribution of the terminal units create data packets with varying signal strength. We investigate the performance of nonpersistent inhibit sense multiple access (ISMA) applied to the forward channel of packet radio communication networks. We show that the aggregate capacity of ISMA substantially increases compared to the noncapture case for small capture ratios. The mean packet delay of ISMA is also reduced with capture. The effect of different signal strength distribution is explored, and the capacity and delay improvements discussed.
ISSN:0090-6778
1558-0857
DOI:10.1109/26.554364