Theoretical Analysis and Modeling of Link Adaptation Schemes in Body Area Networks

Published

November 23, 2012

Author(s)

Wen-Bin Yang, Kamran Sayrafian

Abstract

Considering the medical nature of the information carried in Body Area Networks (BAN), interference from coexisting wireless networks or even other nearby BANs could create serious problems on their operational reliability. As practical implementation of power control mechanisms could be very challenging, link adaptation schemes can be an efficient alternative to preserve link quality while allowing more number of nodes to operate simultaneously. This paper provides theoretical analysis and Markov chain modeling of interference mitigation schemes such as adaptive modulation and adaptive data rate for body area networks. These schemes are relatively simple and well-suited for low power nodes in body area networks that might be operating in environments with high level of interference.

Proceedings Title

MobiHealth 2012

Volume

61

Conference Dates

November 21-23, 2012

Conference Location

Paris, FR

Conference Title

3rd International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare

Pub Type

Conferences

Keywords

Link adaptation, Interference mitigation, Body area networks, Markov chain, Interference mitigation factor

Citation

Yang, W. and Sayrafian, K. (2012), Theoretical Analysis and Modeling of Link Adaptation Schemes in Body Area Networks, MobiHealth 2012, Paris, FR (Accessed June 26, 2025)