A performance study of deployment factors in wireless mesh networks

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dc.contributor.advisorKnightly, Edward W.
dc.creatorRobinson, Joshua
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-03T21:12:16Z
dc.date.available2009-06-03T21:12:16Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractThis thesis presents a measurement-parameterized performance study of deployment factors in wireless mesh networks using four performance metrics: client coverage area, backhaul tier connectivity, protocol-dependent throughput, and per-user fair rates. For each metric, I identify and study deployment factors which strongly influence mesh performance via an extensive set of Monte Carlo simulations capturing realistic physical layer behavior. My findings include: (i) A random topology is unsuitable for a large-scale mesh deployment due to doubled node density requirements, yet a moderate level of perturbations from ideal grid placement has minor impact. (ii) Multiple backhaul radios per mesh node is a cost-effective deployment strategy as it leads to mesh deployments costing 50% less than with a single-radio architecture. This work adds to the understanding of mesh deployment factors and their general impact on performance, providing further insight into practical mesh deployments.
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS E.E. 2007 ROBINSON
dc.identifier.citationRobinson, Joshua. "A performance study of deployment factors in wireless mesh networks." (2007) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/20533">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/20533</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/20533
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectElectronics
dc.subjectElectrical engineering
dc.titleA performance study of deployment factors in wireless mesh networks
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentElectrical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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