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About the Author ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii Acronyms xv Notation xxiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Autonomically Driven Cooperative Design 7 2.1 Introduction 7 2.2 Biologically Inspired Autonomics 8 2.2.1 Rationale and Vision 8 2.2.2 Nomenclatural Perspectives 12 2.2.3 Towards Self–Management 17 2.3 Emergent Autonomic Networking 21 2.3.1 Generic Autonomic Network Architecture 21 2.3.2 Decision–Making Entities 25 2.3.3 Abstraction Levels and Control Loops 30 2.4 Synergetic Cooperative Approach 34 2.4.1 Vertical Technological Pillars 34 2.4.2 Horizontal Architectural Extensions 38 2.4.3 Incremental Conceptual Outline 42 2.5 Conclusion 47 References 48 3 Protocol Level Spatio–Temporal Processing 51 3.1 Introduction 51 3.2 Multiple–InputMultiple–Output Channel 52 3.2.1 Diversity–Rooted Origins 52 3.2.2 Radio Channel Virtualisation 56 3.2.3 Capacity,Modelling, and Gains 60 3.3 Space–Time Coding Techniques 64 3.3.1 Orthogonal Block–Coded Designs 64 3.3.2 Derivation of Decoding Metrics 68 3.3.3 Trellis–Coded Approach 71 3.4 Protocol Level Overlay Logic 76 3.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Node 76 3.4.2 Cooperative Transmission Decision Element 80 3.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects 83 3.5 Conclusion 88 References 89 4 Function Level Relaying Techniques 93 4.1 Introduction 93 4.2 Conventional and Cooperative Relaying 94 4.2.1 Classification of Relaying Protocols 94 4.2.2 Collaborative and Supportive Protocols 98 4.2.3 Virtual Antenna Arrays 103 4.3 Fixed Relay Deployment Concepts 106 4.3.1 Grid–Based Manhattan Scenario 106 4.3.2 Noncooperative Approach Limitations 110 4.3.3 Cooperation–Enabled Indoor Scenario 111 4.4 Function Level Overlay Logic 119 4.4.1 Roots of Autonomic Cooperative Behaviour 119 4.4.2 Cooperative Re–Routing Decision Element 123 4.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects 127 4.5 Conclusion 131 References 132 5 Node Level Routing Mechanisms 137 5.1 Introduction 137 5.2 Optimised Link State Routing Protocol 138 5.2.1 Functional and Structural Characteristics 138 5.2.2 Multi–Point Relay Station Selection Heuristics 142 5.2.3 Information Storage Repositories 146 5.3 Routing Information Enhanced Cooperation 150 5.3.1 Justification and Algorithmic Outline 150 5.3.2 Evolved Messaging Structure 154 5.3.3 Address Auto–Configuration and Duplication 158 5.4 Node Level Overlay Logic 162 5.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Networking Protocol 162 5.4.2 Cooperation Management Decision Element 166 5.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects 170 5.5 Conclusion 175 References 176 6 Network Level SystemOrchestration 179 6.1 Introduction 179 6.2 Standardisation Driven Design 180 6.2.1 Research and Investment Perspective 180 6.2.2 Staged Instantiation of Reference Model 183 6.2.3 Cross–Specification Extensions 187 6.3 Cooperative Emergency Networking 192 6.3.1 Emergency System Requirements 192 6.3.2 Autonomic Control Incorporation 197 6.3.3 Cooperative Enhancement Justification 201 6.4 Network Level Overlay Logic 203 6.4.1 Autonomic Cooperative Networking Architectural Model 203 6.4.2 Cooperation Orchestration Decision Element 209 6.4.3 Architectural Integration Aspects 213 6.5 Conclusion 217 References 218 7 Conclusion 223 A Appendix 227 Index 253