AVTR-a random access method for mobile networks

Author

Lötter, Michiel P. ; Van Rooyen, Pieter

Author_Institution

Alcatel Altech Telecoms, Boksburg, South Africa

Volume

3

fYear

1998

fDate

2-4 Sep 1998

Firstpage

965

Abstract

This paper describes a novel adaptive virtual token ring (AVTR) multiple access protocol. The random access method presented is shown to be a spatial derivative of a token ring network. The operation of the system is described with reference to its application in cellular networks capable of providing a range of heterogenous services such as voice and data. Specifically, it is shown how the system can easily be used to perform dynamic quality of service (QoS) management with little additional hardware resources required

Keywords

access protocols; cellular radio; multi-access systems; packet radio networks; quality of service; token networks; ALOHA; AVTR; QoS management; adaptive virtual token ring; cellular radio networks; dynamic quality of service management; heterogenous services; mobile networks; multiple access protocol; random access method; Adaptive arrays; Africa; Antenna arrays; Base stations; Circuits; Multiaccess communication; Quality of service; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput; Token networks;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Spread Spectrum Techniques and Applications, 1998. Proceedings., 1998 IEEE 5th International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Sun City

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4281-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISSSTA.1998.722522

Filename

722522