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Research paper thumbnail of A tutorial survey of topics in wireless networking: Part I

Sadhana, 2007

In this two part paper, we provide a survey of recent and emerging topics in wireless networking.... more In this two part paper, we provide a survey of recent and emerging topics in wireless networking. We view the area of wireless networking as dealing with problems of resource allocation so that the various connections that utilise the network achieve their desired performance objectives. In the first part of the paper, we first survey the area by providing a taxonomy of wireless networks as they have been deployed. Then, we provide a quick tutorial on the main issues in the wireless 'physical' layer, which is concerned with transporting bits over the radio frequency spectrum. Then, we proceed to discuss some resource allocation formulations in CDMA (code division multiple access) cellular networks and OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access) networks. In the second part of the paper, we first analyse random access wireless networks and pay special attention to 802•11 (Wi-Fi) networks. We then survey some topics in ad hoc multihop wireless networks, where we discuss arbitrary networks, as well as some theory of dense random networks. Finally, we provide an overview of the technical issues in the emerging area of wireless sensor networks.

Research paper thumbnail of Calculation of Optical Parameters of Liquid Crystals

Acta Physica Polonica A

Validation of a modified four-parameter model describing temperature effect on liquid crystal ref... more Validation of a modified four-parameter model describing temperature effect on liquid crystal refractive indices is being reported in the present article. This model is based upon the Vuks equation. Experimental data of ordinary and extraordinary refractive indices for two liquid crystal samples MLC-9200-000 and MLC-6608 are used to validate the above-mentioned theoretical model. Using these experimental data, birefringence, order parameter, normalized polarizabilities, and the temperature gradient of refractive indices are determined. Two methods: directly using birefringence measurements and using Haller's extrapolation procedure are adopted for the determination of order parameter. Both approches of order parameter calculation are compared. The temperature dependences of all these parameters are discussed. A close agreement between theory and experiment is obtained.

Research paper thumbnail of Optimum Association of Mobile Wireless Devices with a WLAN-3G Access Network

2006 IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2006

Abstract— In this paper, we consider the problem of association of wireless stations (STAs) with ... more Abstract— In this paper, we consider the problem of association of wireless stations (STAs) with an access network served by a wireless local area network (WLAN) and a 3G cellular network. There is a set of WLAN Access Points (APs) and a set of 3G Base Stations (BSs) ...

Research paper thumbnail of Solvent effects on reactions of hydroxide ion with phosphorus(V) esters. A quantitative treatment

Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry, 1996

Second-order rate constants of reactions of HO-with phosphate, phosphinate and thiophosphinate es... more Second-order rate constants of reactions of HO-with phosphate, phosphinate and thiophosphinate esters,

Research paper thumbnail of Node Localization in Wireless Ad-Hoc Sensor Networks

Research paper thumbnail of An analytical model for performance evaluation of software architectural styles

We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastruc... more We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastructure network carrying packet telephone calls, streaming video sessions and TCP controlled file downloads, using Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA). We identify the time boundaries of activities on the channel (called channel slot boundaries) and derive a Markov Renewal Process of the contending nodes on these epochs. This is achieved by the use of attempt probabilities of the contending nodes as those obtained from the saturation fixed point analysis of [2]. Regenerative analysis on this MRP yields the desired steady state performance measures. We then use the MRP model to develop an effective bandwidth approach for obtaining a bound on the size of the buffer required at the video queue of the AP, such that the streaming video packet loss probability is kept to less than 1%. The results obtained match well with simulations using the network simulator, ns-2. We find that, with the default IEEE 802.11e EDCA parameters for access categories AC 1, AC 2 and AC 3, the voice call capacity decreases if even one streaming video session and one TCP file download are initiated by some wireless station. Subsequently, reducing the voice calls increases the video downlink stream throughput by 0.38 Mbps and file download capacity by 0.14 Mbps, for every voice call (for the 11 Mbps PHY). We find that a buffer size of 75KB is sufficient to ensure that the video packet loss probability at the QAP is within 1%. Index Terms-VoIP on WLAN, streaming video on WLAN, TCP throughput on WLAN, capacity of IEEE 802.11e WLAN, performance modeling of EDCA, buffer sizing at access point.

Research paper thumbnail of An analytical model for performance evaluation of software architectural styles

We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastruc... more We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastructure network carrying packet telephone calls, streaming video sessions and TCP controlled file downloads, using Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA). We identify the time boundaries of activities on the channel (called channel slot boundaries) and derive a Markov Renewal Process of the contending nodes on these epochs. This is achieved by the use of attempt probabilities of the contending nodes as those obtained from the saturation fixed point analysis of [2]. Regenerative analysis on this MRP yields the desired steady state performance measures. We then use the MRP model to develop an effective bandwidth approach for obtaining a bound on the size of the buffer required at the video queue of the AP, such that the streaming video packet loss probability is kept to less than 1%. The results obtained match well with simulations using the network simulator, ns-2. We find that, with the default IEEE 802.11e EDCA parameters for access categories AC 1, AC 2 and AC 3, the voice call capacity decreases if even one streaming video session and one TCP file download are initiated by some wireless station. Subsequently, reducing the voice calls increases the video downlink stream throughput by 0.38 Mbps and file download capacity by 0.14 Mbps, for every voice call (for the 11 Mbps PHY). We find that a buffer size of 75KB is sufficient to ensure that the video packet loss probability at the QAP is within 1%. Index Terms-VoIP on WLAN, streaming video on WLAN, TCP throughput on WLAN, capacity of IEEE 802.11e WLAN, performance modeling of EDCA, buffer sizing at access point.

Research paper thumbnail of A tutorial survey of topics in wireless networking: Part I

Sadhana, 2007

In this two part paper, we provide a survey of recent and emerging topics in wireless networking.... more In this two part paper, we provide a survey of recent and emerging topics in wireless networking. We view the area of wireless networking as dealing with problems of resource allocation so that the various connections that utilise the network achieve their desired performance objectives. In the first part of the paper, we first survey the area by providing a taxonomy of wireless networks as they have been deployed. Then, we provide a quick tutorial on the main issues in the wireless 'physical' layer, which is concerned with transporting bits over the radio frequency spectrum. Then, we proceed to discuss some resource allocation formulations in CDMA (code division multiple access) cellular networks and OFDMA (orthogonal frequency division multiple access) networks. In the second part of the paper, we first analyse random access wireless networks and pay special attention to 802•11 (Wi-Fi) networks. We then survey some topics in ad hoc multihop wireless networks, where we discuss arbitrary networks, as well as some theory of dense random networks. Finally, we provide an overview of the technical issues in the emerging area of wireless sensor networks.

Research paper thumbnail of Calculation of Optical Parameters of Liquid Crystals

Acta Physica Polonica A

Validation of a modified four-parameter model describing temperature effect on liquid crystal ref... more Validation of a modified four-parameter model describing temperature effect on liquid crystal refractive indices is being reported in the present article. This model is based upon the Vuks equation. Experimental data of ordinary and extraordinary refractive indices for two liquid crystal samples MLC-9200-000 and MLC-6608 are used to validate the above-mentioned theoretical model. Using these experimental data, birefringence, order parameter, normalized polarizabilities, and the temperature gradient of refractive indices are determined. Two methods: directly using birefringence measurements and using Haller's extrapolation procedure are adopted for the determination of order parameter. Both approches of order parameter calculation are compared. The temperature dependences of all these parameters are discussed. A close agreement between theory and experiment is obtained.

Research paper thumbnail of Optimum Association of Mobile Wireless Devices with a WLAN-3G Access Network

2006 IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2006

Abstract— In this paper, we consider the problem of association of wireless stations (STAs) with ... more Abstract— In this paper, we consider the problem of association of wireless stations (STAs) with an access network served by a wireless local area network (WLAN) and a 3G cellular network. There is a set of WLAN Access Points (APs) and a set of 3G Base Stations (BSs) ...

Research paper thumbnail of Solvent effects on reactions of hydroxide ion with phosphorus(V) esters. A quantitative treatment

Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry, 1996

Second-order rate constants of reactions of HO-with phosphate, phosphinate and thiophosphinate es... more Second-order rate constants of reactions of HO-with phosphate, phosphinate and thiophosphinate esters,

Research paper thumbnail of Node Localization in Wireless Ad-Hoc Sensor Networks

Research paper thumbnail of An analytical model for performance evaluation of software architectural styles

We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastruc... more We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastructure network carrying packet telephone calls, streaming video sessions and TCP controlled file downloads, using Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA). We identify the time boundaries of activities on the channel (called channel slot boundaries) and derive a Markov Renewal Process of the contending nodes on these epochs. This is achieved by the use of attempt probabilities of the contending nodes as those obtained from the saturation fixed point analysis of [2]. Regenerative analysis on this MRP yields the desired steady state performance measures. We then use the MRP model to develop an effective bandwidth approach for obtaining a bound on the size of the buffer required at the video queue of the AP, such that the streaming video packet loss probability is kept to less than 1%. The results obtained match well with simulations using the network simulator, ns-2. We find that, with the default IEEE 802.11e EDCA parameters for access categories AC 1, AC 2 and AC 3, the voice call capacity decreases if even one streaming video session and one TCP file download are initiated by some wireless station. Subsequently, reducing the voice calls increases the video downlink stream throughput by 0.38 Mbps and file download capacity by 0.14 Mbps, for every voice call (for the 11 Mbps PHY). We find that a buffer size of 75KB is sufficient to ensure that the video packet loss probability at the QAP is within 1%. Index Terms-VoIP on WLAN, streaming video on WLAN, TCP throughput on WLAN, capacity of IEEE 802.11e WLAN, performance modeling of EDCA, buffer sizing at access point.

Research paper thumbnail of An analytical model for performance evaluation of software architectural styles

We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastruc... more We extend the modeling heuristic of [1] to evaluate the performance of an IEEE 802.11e infrastructure network carrying packet telephone calls, streaming video sessions and TCP controlled file downloads, using Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA). We identify the time boundaries of activities on the channel (called channel slot boundaries) and derive a Markov Renewal Process of the contending nodes on these epochs. This is achieved by the use of attempt probabilities of the contending nodes as those obtained from the saturation fixed point analysis of [2]. Regenerative analysis on this MRP yields the desired steady state performance measures. We then use the MRP model to develop an effective bandwidth approach for obtaining a bound on the size of the buffer required at the video queue of the AP, such that the streaming video packet loss probability is kept to less than 1%. The results obtained match well with simulations using the network simulator, ns-2. We find that, with the default IEEE 802.11e EDCA parameters for access categories AC 1, AC 2 and AC 3, the voice call capacity decreases if even one streaming video session and one TCP file download are initiated by some wireless station. Subsequently, reducing the voice calls increases the video downlink stream throughput by 0.38 Mbps and file download capacity by 0.14 Mbps, for every voice call (for the 11 Mbps PHY). We find that a buffer size of 75KB is sufficient to ensure that the video packet loss probability at the QAP is within 1%. Index Terms-VoIP on WLAN, streaming video on WLAN, TCP throughput on WLAN, capacity of IEEE 802.11e WLAN, performance modeling of EDCA, buffer sizing at access point.