Optimal Cross-Layer-Based Asymmetric Resource Allocation for Multidestination Relay Systems

Abstract

A cross-layer based asymmetric resource allocation strategy for multi-destination relay systems in cellular downlink is proposed in this paper. Existing cross-layer schemes on relay networks are based on symmetric resource allocation (RA) where the transmit duration is assumed to be symmetric between base station to relay station (RS) and RS to mobile station links. This may not be realistic and hence our proposed model considers an asymmetric RA (ARA) in which the transmit durations are asymmetric. Very little work has been done in asymmetric resource allocation and many have failed to consider the queue stability and quality of service (QoS) requirements. Packet length ratio is also ignored in many of these works. In this paper, maximum delay threshold, minimum data rate requirement and zero overflow are considered as QoS requirements. This paper evolves an optimal cross-layer based ARA taking into account the above-mentioned factors. Simulation results are also verified in a cellular testbed which shows that the proposed ARA serves the edge users satisfactorily. Cellular parameters, such as blocking ratio, operating expenditure, electromagnetic pollution index, and QoS assurance, are evaluated and compared.