Analysis of distortion due to packet loss in streaming video transmission over wireless communication links

In this paper, we provide an accurate and fully analytical model for the distortion due to lost frames in wireless video transmission. Our analysis combines the properties of the video sequence and those of the wireless transmission link. Built on the long-term average properties of the video source, we first develop a model for the average distortion due to the loss of frames, and then derive a mathematical model for analysis of transmission errors occurring during wireless transmission. Experimental results show a surprisingly accurate behaviour of the proposed model.