TY - JOUR
TI - Cross-layer design in opportunistic spectrum access-based cognitive radio networks
AU - Foukalas, F.T.
AU - Karetsos, G.T.
AU - Merakos, L.F.
JO - International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems
PY - 2012
VL - 8
TODO - 3-4
SP - 230-246
PB - Inderscience Publishers
SN - 1754-3916, 1754-3924
TODO - 10.1504/IJCNDS.2012.046359
TODO - Adaptive modulation;  Efficiency;  Error correction;  Network layers;  Radio systems;  Radio transmission;  Spectroscopy, Automatic repeat request;  Cognitive radio network;  Cross-layer design;  Opportunistic spectrum access;  Spectral efficiencies, Cognitive radio
TODO - Cognitive radio is considered as one of the most important enablers for achieving enhanced spectral efficiency in wireless communications. In this work, we present a cross-layer design for reliable data transmission over a cognitive radio network which combines adaptive modulation at the physical layer and hybrid automatic repeat request at the data link layer. The cognitive radio network follows the principles of opportunistic spectrum access that utilises an optimal power adaptation policy for channel allocation. The obtained numerical results denote that the considered approach achieves significant spectral efficiency improvement and therefore it could be deployed in wireless communication networks that encompass cognitive capabilities. Furthermore, we assess the introduced interference and we show that it can be kept within levels that do not jeopardise our design. © 2012 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
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