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Erschienen in: EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking 1/2010

Open Access 01.12.2010 | Research Article

Miracle: The Multi-Interface Cross-Layer Extension of ns2

verfasst von: Nicola Baldo, Marco Miozzo, Federico Guerra, Michele Rossi, Michele Zorzi

Erschienen in: EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking | Ausgabe 1/2010

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Abstract

We present Miracle, a novel framework which extends ns2 to facilitate the simulation and the design of beyond 4G networks. Miracle enhances ns2 by providing an efficient and embedded engine for handling cross-layer messages and, at the same time, enabling the coexistence of multiple modules within each layer of the protocol stack. We also present a novel framework developed as an extension of Miracle called Miracle PHY and MAC. This framework facilitates the development of more realistic Channel, PHY and MAC modules, considering features currently lacking in most state-of-the-art simulators, while at the same time giving a strong emphasis on code modularity, interoperability and reusability. Finally, we provide an overview of the wireless technologies implemented in Miracle, discussing in particular the models for the IEEE 802.11, UMTS and WiMAX standards and for Underwater Acoustic Networks. We observe that, thanks to Miracle and its extensions, it is possible to carefully simulate complex network architectures at all the OSI layers, from the physical reception model to standard applications and system management schemes. This allows to have a comprehensive view of all the interactions among network components, which play an important role in many research areas, such as cognitive networking and cross-layer design.

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Titel
Miracle: The Multi-Interface Cross-Layer Extension of ns2
verfasst von
Nicola Baldo
Marco Miozzo
Federico Guerra
Michele Rossi
Michele Zorzi
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2010
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/761792

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