Performance analysis of multichannel medium access control algorithms for opportunistic spectrum access

In this paper, different control channel (CC) implementations for multichannel medium access control (MAC) algorithms are compared and analyzed in the context of opportunistic spectrum access (OSA) as a function of spectrum-sensing performance and licensed user activity. The analysis is based on a discrete Markov chain model of a subset of...

Opportunistic Spectrum Access: Designing Link and Transport layer

Cognitive Functionality in Next Generation Wireless Networks: Standardization Efforts

This article discusses recent standardization efforts related to cognitive radio focusing on the work of IEEE Standards Coordinating Committee 41, formerly known as IEEE 1900. Some important tasks to be performed by the CR standardization community also are presented. These tasks will expedite the introduction of CR devices to the market while...