Research Article
HCR-MAC: A High-capacity Receiver-based MAC Protocol for Cognitive Radio Enabled AMI Networks in Smart Grid
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.11-5-2018.155077, author={Zhuoran Cai and Zhichao Qu and Xiao Zhang}, title={HCR-MAC: A High-capacity Receiver-based MAC Protocol for Cognitive Radio Enabled AMI Networks in Smart Grid}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Cognitive Communications}, volume={4}, number={14}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={COGCOM}, year={2018}, month={7}, keywords={smart grid, advanced metering infrastructure, cognitive radio, MAC protocol}, doi={10.4108/eai.11-5-2018.155077} }- Zhuoran Cai
Zhichao Qu
Xiao Zhang
Year: 2018
HCR-MAC: A High-capacity Receiver-based MAC Protocol for Cognitive Radio Enabled AMI Networks in Smart Grid
COGCOM
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.11-5-2018.155077
Abstract
The Cognitive Radio (CR) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network is considered as a viable solution to enhance various aspects of electric power grid and realize smart grid. However, several challenges are generated due to the harsh wireless environment in smart grid. As a result, throughput and reliability become critical issues. In this regard, we propose HCR-MAC, which is a high-capacity receiver-based MAC protocol for cognitive AMI. HCR-MAC uses a capacity-based auction mechanism and preamble sampling techniques for providing high capacity and reliability. In addition, HCR-MAC explicitly accounts for the peculiarities of a CR environment. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed protocol as a viable solution for cognitive AMI networks in smart grid.
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