Cooperative MAC: Design and Implementation: Thesis book - Tapa blanda

MAC layer is most important for cooperative networks, since it can devise alternative ways of transmission within a network. However, advantages of cooperation are only possible if the MAC layer is able to efficiently select and coordinate relays with reasonable cost, with efficient cooperative transmission protocol. This book presents the fundamental principles and concepts of cooperative networking, focuses on cooperative MAC, including analysis, design, research issues, simulations and implementation.