Computer Science – Information Theory
Scientific paper
2006-03-18
Computer Science
Information Theory
Scientific paper
A simple feedback control algorithm is presented for distributed beamforming in a wireless network. A network of wireless sensors that seek to cooperatively transmit a common message signal to a Base Station (BS) is considered. In this case, it is well-known that substantial energy efficiencies are possible by using distributed beamforming. The feedback algorithm is shown to achieve the carrier phase coherence required for beamforming in a scalable and distributed manner. In the proposed algorithm, each sensor independently makes a random adjustment to its carrier phase. Assuming that the BS is able to broadcast one bit of feedback each timeslot about the change in received signal to noise ratio (SNR), the sensors are able to keep the favorable phase adjustments and discard the unfavorable ones, asymptotically achieving perfect phase coherence. A novel analytical model is derived that accurately predicts the convergence rate. The analytical model is used to optimize the algorithm for fast convergence and to establish the scalability of the algorithm.
Barriac G.
Hespanha J.
Madhow Upamanyu
Mudumbai R.
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