On Fair Coexistence of Wireless Networks via CSMA Based Transmission Algorithms

Speaker: Prof. M. Alanyali Abstract: This talk will touch on wireless coexistence issues that arise due to higher spatial density of spectrum usage. We consider a fairness perspective for autonomous scheduling of transmissions by distinct sessions, subject to constraints that are represented by a conflict graph. The emphasis is on randomized backoff-based CSMA algorithms. The resulting transmission dynamics is represented by a Markovian model whose analysis suggests practical challenges in fair sharing of spectrum by distinct sessions that subscribe to a common standard, as well as by those that do not possess a common signaling protocol.