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[STDS-802-16] Multihop requirements



Dear All,

 

I was hoping to get views on possible requirements for the Relay TG.

 

 

1. Relay channel usage

 

Given the cost and complexity considerations, relay stations will likely operate in a single channel, possibly switching between other uplink and downlink relay stations or base stations. This leads to coordination requirements among relay stations and base stations.

 

 

2. Relay station groups

 

Relay stations for a given base station constitute an implicit group – all traffic goes through the base station. This relationship can be formalized for control and configuration. The base station then centralizes control over a group of relay stations.

 

 

3. Addressing

 

Relay station groups from the previous point can in turn be used for identification and addressing. So each relay station is identified with a group identifier and a hop distance from the group’s base station. Control and data messages can then be addressed using along these lines.

 

 

I would appreciate comments on these or any other requirements.

 

Cheers,


Saravanan Govindan