Content: Cover --
Title Page --
Copyright --
Contents --
About the Author --
Preface --
Acknowledgements --
Acronyms --
Notation --
Chapter 1 Introduction --
Chapter 2 Autonomically Driven Cooperative Design --
2.1 Introduction --
2.2 Biologically Inspired Autonomics --
2.2.1 Rationale and Vision --
2.2.2 Nomenclatural Perspectives --
2.2.3 Towards Selfâ€
Management --
2.3 Emergent Autonomic Networking --
2.3.1 Generic Autonomic Network Architecture --
2.3.2 Decisionâ€
Making Entities --
2.3.3 Abstraction Levels and Control Loops --
2.4 Synergetic Cooperative Approach --
2.4.1 Vertical Technological Pillars --
2.4.2 Horizontal Architectural Extensions --
2.4.3 Incremental Conceptual Outline --
2.5 Conclusion --
References --
Chapter 3 Protocol Level Spatioâ€
Temporal Processing --
3.1 Introduction --
3.2 Multipleâ€
Input Multipleâ€
Output Channel --
3.2.1 Diversityâ€
Rooted Origins --
3.2.2 Radio Channel Virtualisation --
3.2.3 Capacity, Modelling, and Gains --
3.3 Spaceâ€
Time Coding Techniques --
3.3.1 Orthogonal Blockâ€
Coded Designs --
3.3.2 Derivation of Decoding Metrics --
3.3.3 Trellisâ€
Coded Approach --
3.4 Protocol Level Overlay Logic --
3.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Node --
3.4.2 Cooperative Transmission Decision Element --
3.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects --
3.5 Conclusion --
References --
Chapter 4 Function Level Relaying Techniques --
4.1 Introduction --
4.2 Conventional and Cooperative Relaying --
4.2.1 Classification of Relaying Protocols --
4.2.2 Collaborative and Supportive Protocols --
4.2.3 Virtual Antenna Arrays --
4.3 Fixed Relay Deployment Concepts --
4.3.1 Gridâ€
Based Manhattan Scenario --
4.3.2 Noncooperative Approach Limitations --
4.3.3 Cooperationâ€
Enabled Indoor Scenario --
4.4 Function Level Overlay Logic --
4.4.1 Roots of Autonomic Cooperative Behaviour --
4.4.2 Cooperative Reâ€
Routing Decision Element. 4.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects --
4.5 Conclusion --
References --
Chapter 5 Node Level Routing Mechanisms --
5.1 Introduction --
5.2 Optimised Link State Routing Protocol --
5.2.1 Functional and Structural Characteristics --
5.2.2 Multiâ€
Point Relay Station Selection Heuristics --
5.2.3 Information Storage Repositories --
5.3 Routing Information Enhanced Cooperation --
5.3.1 Justification and Algorithmic Outline --
5.3.2 Evolved Messaging Structure --
5.3.3 Address Autoâ€
Configuration and Duplication --
5.4 Node Level Overlay Logic --
5.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Networking Protocol --
5.4.2 Cooperation Management Decision Element --
5.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects --
5.5 Conclusion --
References --
Chapter 6 Network Level System Orchestration --
6.1 Introduction --
6.2 Standardisation Driven Design --
6.2.1 Research and Investment Perspective --
6.2.2 Staged Instantiation of Reference Model --
6.2.3 Crossâ€
Specification Extensions --
6.3 Cooperative Emergency Networking --
6.3.1 Emergency System Requirements --
6.3.2 Autonomic Control Incorporation --
6.3.3 Cooperative Enhancement Justification --
6.4 Network Level Overlay Logic --
6.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Networking Architectural Model --
6.4.2 Cooperation Orchestration Decision Element --
6.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects --
6.5 Conclusion --
References --
Chapter 7 Conclusion --
Appendix A Appendix --
Index --
EULA.