Spectrum Sensing for Dynamic Spectrum Access of TV Bands
- 1 August 2007
- conference paper
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Abstract
In this paper we address the issue of spectrum sensing in cognitive radio based wireless networks. Spectrum sensing is the key enabler for dynamic spectrum access as it can allow secondary networks to reuse spectrum without causing harmful interference to primary users. Here we propose a set of integrated medium access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) spectrum sensing techniques that provide reliable access to television (TV) bands. At the MAC level, we propose a two-stage spectrum sensing that guarantees timely detection of incumbents while meeting the quality of service (QoS) requirements of secondary users. At the PHY level, we introduce FFT-based pilot energy and location detection schemes that can detect a TV signal on a TV channel at levels as low as -116 dBm. We have evaluated these schemes through simulation and prototyping and show their effectiveness, reliability, and efficiency. These mechanisms are also part of the current IEEE 802.22 draft standard which is based on cognitive radio technology.Keywords
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