About the Author |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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Acronyms |
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Notation |
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2 Autonomically Driven Cooperative Design |
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2.2 Biologically Inspired Autonomics |
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8 | (13) |
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2.2.1 Rationale and Vision |
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2.2.2 Nomenclatural Perspectives |
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12 | (5) |
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2.2.3 Towards Self-Management |
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2.3 Emergent Autonomic Networking |
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2.3.1 Generic Autonomic Network Architecture |
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21 | (4) |
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2.3.2 Decision-Making Entities |
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25 | (5) |
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2.3.3 Abstraction Levels and Control Loops |
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30 | (4) |
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2.4 Synergetic Cooperative Approach |
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34 | (13) |
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2.4.1 Vertical Technological Pillars |
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34 | (4) |
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2.4.2 Horizontal Architectural Extensions |
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38 | (4) |
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2.4.3 Incremental Conceptual Outline |
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42 | (5) |
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47 | (4) |
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48 | (3) |
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3 Protocol Level Spatio-Temporal Processing |
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51 | (42) |
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51 | (1) |
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3.2 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Channel |
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52 | (12) |
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3.2.1 Diversity-Rooted Origins |
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52 | (4) |
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3.2.2 Radio Channel Virtualisation |
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56 | (4) |
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3.2.3 Capacity, Modelling, and Gains |
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60 | (4) |
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3.3 Space-Time Coding Techniques |
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64 | (12) |
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3.3.1 Orthogonal Block-Coded Designs |
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64 | (4) |
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3.3.2 Derivation of Decoding Metrics |
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68 | (3) |
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3.3.3 Trellis-Coded Approach |
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71 | (5) |
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3.4 Protocol Level Overlay Logic |
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76 | (12) |
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3.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Node |
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76 | (4) |
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3.4.2 Cooperative Transmission Decision Element |
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80 | (3) |
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3.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects |
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83 | (5) |
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88 | (5) |
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89 | (4) |
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4 Function Level Relaying Techniques |
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93 | (1) |
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4.2 Conventional and Cooperative Relaying |
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94 | (12) |
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4.2.1 Classification of Relaying Protocols |
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94 | (4) |
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4.2.2 Collaborative and Supportive Protocols |
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98 | (5) |
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4.2.3 Virtual Antenna Arrays |
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103 | (3) |
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4.3 Fixed Relay Deployment Concepts |
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106 | (13) |
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4.3.1 Grid-Based Manhattan Scenario |
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106 | (4) |
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4.3.2 Noncooperative Approach Limitations |
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110 | (1) |
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4.3.3 Cooperation-Enabled Indoor Scenario |
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111 | (8) |
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4.4 Function Level Overlay Logic |
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119 | (12) |
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4.4.1 Roots of Autonomic Cooperative Behaviour |
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119 | (4) |
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4.4.2 Cooperative Re-Routing Decision Element |
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123 | (4) |
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4.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects |
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127 | (4) |
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131 | (6) |
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132 | (5) |
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5 Node Level Routing Mechanisms |
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137 | (42) |
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137 | (1) |
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5.2 Optimised Link State Routing Protocol |
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138 | (12) |
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5.2.1 Functional and Structural Characteristics |
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138 | (4) |
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5.2.2 Multi-Point Relay Station Selection Heuristics |
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142 | (4) |
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5.2.3 Information Storage Repositories |
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146 | (4) |
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5.3 Routing Information Enhanced Cooperation |
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150 | (12) |
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5.3.1 Justification and Algorithmic Outline |
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150 | (4) |
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5.3.2 Evolved Messaging Structure |
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154 | (4) |
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5.3.3 Address Auto-Configuration and Duplication |
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158 | (4) |
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5.4 Node Level Overlay Logic |
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162 | (13) |
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5.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Networking Protocol |
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162 | (4) |
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5.4.2 Cooperation Management Decision Element |
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166 | (4) |
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5.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects |
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170 | (5) |
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175 | (4) |
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176 | (3) |
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6 Network Level System Orchestration |
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179 | (44) |
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179 | (1) |
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6.2 Standardisation Driven Design |
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180 | (12) |
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6.2.1 Research and Investment Perspective |
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180 | (3) |
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6.2.2 Staged Instantiation of Reference Model |
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183 | (4) |
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6.2.3 Cross-Specification Extensions |
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187 | (5) |
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6.3 Cooperative Emergency Networking |
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192 | (11) |
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6.3.1 Emergency System Requirements |
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192 | (5) |
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6.3.2 Autonomic Control Incorporation |
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197 | (4) |
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6.3.3 Cooperative Enhancement Justification |
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201 | (2) |
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6.4 Network Level Overlay Logic |
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203 | (14) |
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6.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Networking Architectural Model |
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203 | (6) |
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6.4.2 Cooperation Orchestration Decision Element |
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209 | (4) |
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6.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects |
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213 | (4) |
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217 | (6) |
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218 | (5) |
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223 | (4) |
A Appendix |
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Index |
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