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A new channel selection algorithm for the Weightless-N Frequency Hopping with lower collision probability

Abbas, R., Al-Sherbaz, A., Bennecer, A. and Picton, P. (2017) A new channel selection algorithm for the Weightless-N Frequency Hopping with lower collision probability. In: 8th International Network of the Future (NoF) Conference Proceedings :. London: IEEE. (In Press)

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Abstract: There are different techniques used by Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications technologies to mitigate collision problem and data loss. One of these techniques is Frequency Hopping (FH), which is used by Weightless-N technology with a special random channel selection algorithm. In such a system, the probability of a message collision mainly depends on the randomisation algorithm used to access channels. This paper provides a novel randomisation algorithm for the channel selection process of the Weightless-N system. The new proposed algorithm is based on a uniform randomisation distribution and called a Uniform Randomisation Channel Selection Technique (URCST). This new algorithm provides a better system performance and lower probability of collision. In addition, it is faster and easier than the Mersenne Twister algorithm.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Weightless-N, M2M, LPWAN, frequency hopping, random channel access, collision
Creators: Abbas, Riyadh, Al-Sherbaz, Ali, Bennecer, Abdeldjalil and Picton, Philip
Publisher: IEEE
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering
Date: 1 September 2017
Date Type: Acceptance
Title of Book: 8th International Network of the Future (NoF) Conference Proceedings :
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Status: In Press
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/11509

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