Distributed MIMO technologies in cooperative wireless networks

mhempel2's photo
By Michael Hempel Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:00

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Ma, Shichuan; Yaoqing Yang; Sharif, Hamid

Source:

Communications Magazine, IEEE, Volume 49, p.78 -82 (2011)

Keywords:

cooperative communication, cooperative wireless networks, distributed MIMO technologies, diversity reception, MIMO communication, protocols, relay protocols, spatial diversity, wireless communications performance

Abstract:

<p>Multiple-input multiple-output techniques enhance wireless communications performance by taking advantage of spatial diversity. However, most traditional MIMO systems hardly achieve large spatial diversity because of limited terminal size. In this article, we present recent advances of the distributed MIMO technologies in cooperative wireless networks. We also compare and discuss various relay protocols and cooperative strategies. Our simulation results indicate that distributed MIMO systems can provide larger spatial diversity, and the data rate in cooperative networks can be significantly increased.</p>