PluralisMAC: a generic multi-MAC framework for heterogeneous, multiservice wireless networks, applied to smart containers

Mil, Pieter De; Ruckebusch, Peter; Hoebeke, Jeroen; Moerman, Ingrid; Demeester, Piet

doi:10.1186/1687-1499-2012-166

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“…De Mil et al have observed that real-life performance evaluations of WSN MAC protocols have shown that, depending on the traffic pattern and the packet interval, a given combination of MAC and routing is better under certain circumstances and can outperform other combinations. Therefore, the authors have proposed PluralisMAC, a generic multi-MAC framework able to switch among different MAC strategies [90]. To provide such flexibility, PluralisMAC is composed of two other frameworks within its architecture: Multi-MAC and Neighbour Management Framework (NMF).…”

Section: B Ieee 802154 Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Survey on the Programmability of Wireless MAC Protocols

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Self-organizing networks able to adapt to changes in the environment have already been a longstanding research topic. Given the limited number of license-free Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) radio bands, wireless technologies end up competing with one another for the wireless spectrum. As such, the proper employment of Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols is essential to guarantee efficient and reliable wireless communication. At the data link level, there has been extensive research towards programmable and more future-proof MAC protocols (e.g., Software-Defined Radios (SDRs), which enable to reconfigure the entire protocol and hence access/control finegrained radio functionalities). However, actual deployments are so far limited because of performance issues and cost. With the increasing popularity of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), also in the wireless domain, and the increasing performance of SDRs, we are evolving into a fully programmable data link layer. In this survey, we deliver: a landscape of the state-of-theart on programmable MAC protocols; a coherent terminology that represents scope and level of programmability supported; an in-depth study of their advantages and disadvantages; and a discussion about future research challenges on MAC programmability. Many surveys have investigated the use of specific MAC protocols for a wide range of optimization criteria and application demands. This survey is the first that investigates the scope and the level of programmability that MAC protocols support. TABLE I RELATED SURVEYS ARTICLES ON WIRELESS MAC PROTOCOLS AND THEIR MAIN TARGETS. Authors Year Main Target Focus Technology H. Peyravi [18] 1999 Classify MAC protocols based on five classes: fixed assignments, Mode-of-operation Satellite Networks demand assignment, random access, hybrid of random access Performance and reservation, and adaptive protocols. Reconfigurability A. C. V. Gummalla 2000 Classify MAC protocols based on architecture design, Mode-of-operation Wireless Networks and J. O. Limb [19] mode-of-operation, performance, and application domain. Architecture S. Kumar, V. S. 2006 Classify MAC protocols based on their brief description, Mode-of-operation Ad Hoc Networks Raghavan, and J. Deng [20] mode-of-operation, and underlying features. Underlying Features I. Demirkol, C. Ersoy, 2006 Describe MAC protocols emphasizing energy consumption, Mode-of-operation WSNs and F. Alagoz [21] strengths and weaknesses. Energy efficiency T. V. Krishna 2009 Compare MAC protocols for centralized and decentralized Architecture CRNs and A. Das [22] Opportunistic Spectrum Access (OSA) networks. Reconfigurability C. Cormio and 2009 Compare MAC protocols according to its features and the Mode-of-operation CRNs K. R. Chowdhury [23] different modes-of-operation. Underlying features M. J. Booysen, S. Zeadally, 2011 Survey the different MAC protocols focusing on the benefits and Mode-of-operation Vehicular Ad Hoc and G. J. van Rooyen [24] limitations of their mode-of-operation on future deployments. Performance...

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Section: B Ieee 802154 Networkmentioning

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“…GNU Radio [131] Vanu Software Radio [134] Sora [133] CLAWS [121] RcUBE [47] WiMAC [46] UPS [44] LA-MAC [93] MAC Selection [17] Wireless & Theoretical IEEE 802. Hybrid MAC [87] T-MAC [4] S-MAC [6] PluralisMAC [90] λMAC [123] BiPS [125] Fig.…”

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A Survey on the Programmability of Wireless MAC Protocols

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Donato

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“…In the beginning of this period, a critical event is transmitted from node 33 to node 55 (green line). A more thorough evaluation can be found in [15].…”

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“…Just above the HAL and IEEE-802.15.4 radio, we have PluralisMAC [15]. From a MAC layer point of view (IEEE 802.15.4 MAC), the specifications reveal that in the non-transmitting period (REST or STP mode), the radio should sleep as much as possible, while remaining capable of receiving triggers or sending a critical event.…”

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Smart container monitoring using custom-made WSN technology: from business case to prototype

Ruckebusch

Hoebeke

Poorter

et al. 2018

J Wireless Com Network

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This paper reports on the development of a prototype solution for tracking and monitoring shipping containers. Deploying wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in an operational environment remains a challenging task. We strongly believe that standardized methodologies and tools could enhance future WSN deployments and enable rapid prototype development. Therefore, we choose to use a step-by-step approach where each step gives us more insight in the problem at hand while shielding some of the complexity of the final solution. We observed that environment emulation is of the utmost importance, especially for harsh wireless conditions inside a container stacking. This lead us to extend our test lab with wireless link emulation capabilities. It is also essential to assess feasibility of concepts and design choices after every stage during prototype development. This enabled us to create innovative WSN solutions, including a multi-MAC framework and a robust gateway selection algorithm.

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“…In 2012, we published our pluralisMAC [8] framework. This allows for flexible switching between MAC protocols (so-called maclets).…”

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snapMac: A generic MAC/PHY architecture enabling flexible MAC design

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Timing is a key issue in many wireless, lower-layer (e.g., physical and data link layer) communication protocols. Maintaining time-critical behavior while increasing MAC protocol complexity is the challenge for many MAC implementations. To comply with stringent time constraints, current MAC implementations typically require such a tight integration to the radio driver that they become one monolithic block of code with MAC-specific logic hard coded at the lowest firmware level. Execution of time-critical functions in the firmware is a good strategy, but results in limited flexibility for MAC designers because the radio driver is dedicated for specific MAC protocol logic. We propose "snapMac": a generic MAC/PHY architecture with a clean separation between the MAC protocol logic at the user level and the execution at the radio firmware level. Our generic programming interface enables more flexibility, an easy way to compose new MAC designs, and getting feedback from the radio capabilities We demonstrate the feasibility and performance of this architecture by implementing it on a resource-constrained wireless sensor node. The experimental evaluation shows, for example, that we can simultaneously keep the flexibility of a software ACK and meet the ACK timing $ Readers are reminded to treat all the data as being strictly CONFIDENTIAL during the review process. Before publishing this manuscript we first need to file our patent application.* Corresponding author * * Principal corresponding author constraints as specified in the 802.15.4 standard. We also achieve 97% (i.e., 218 kbit/s) of the theoretical 802.15.4 throughput. This new implementation approach for MAC / PHY interactions has potential to be applied in other domains (e.g., WiFi, software defined radio, cognitive radio, etc.). Demonstrating the portability of snapMac is future work. "snapMac" enables the design and execution of new MAC protocols in a snap.

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PluralisMAC: a generic multi-MAC framework for heterogeneous, multiservice wireless networks, applied to smart containers

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A Survey on the Programmability of Wireless MAC Protocols

A Survey on the Programmability of Wireless MAC Protocols

Smart container monitoring using custom-made WSN technology: from business case to prototype

snapMac: A generic MAC/PHY architecture enabling flexible MAC design

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