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Mathematical Decomposition Techniques for Distributed Cross-Layer Optimization of Data Networks

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Mathematical Decomposition Techniques for Distributed Cross-Layer Optimization of Data Networks
Abstract--Network performance can be increased if the traditionally separated network layers are jointly optimized. Recently, network utility maximization has emerged as a powerful framework for studying such cross-layer issues. In this paper, we review and explain three distinct techniques that can be used to engineer utility-maximizing protocols: primal, dual, and cross decomposition. The techniques suggest layered, but loosely coupled, network architectures and protocols where different resource allocation updates should be run at different time-scales. The decomposition methods are applied to the design of fully distributed protocols for two wireless network technologies: networks with orthogonal channels and network-wide resource constraints, as well as wireless networks where the physical layer uses spatial-reuse time-division multiple access. Numerical examples are included to demonstrate the power of the approach.
Björn Johansson, Pablo Soldati, Mikael Johans
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Type Journal
Year 2006
Where JSAC
Authors Björn Johansson, Pablo Soldati, Mikael Johansson
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