{"title":"Multiuser detection in DS-OCDMA system using novel multilevel periodic codes","authors":"Besma Hammami, H. Fathallah, H. Rezig","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421470","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we study the performance of the multiuser detection in a direct sequence optical code division multiple access (DS-OCDMA) system using novel periodic optical encoder applied to fiberto-the-X (FTTX) passive optical network (PONs). The performance of our system is analyzed in a synchronous network using multilevel periodic codes (ML-PC) with a conventional receiver model and the results are compared with those for different receivers. Two solutions to improve the performance are proposed: the parallel interference cancellation receiver (PIC) and the successive interference cancellation receiver (SIC) simulated in the ideal case.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116760437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W. Farooq, A. Fatehmulla, F. Yakuphanoglu, I. Yahia
{"title":"Synthesis and electrical characterization of dyesensitized solar cell with Fluorescein Sodium Salt","authors":"W. Farooq, A. Fatehmulla, F. Yakuphanoglu, I. Yahia","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421442","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421442","url":null,"abstract":"Fluorescein Sodium Salt dye sensitized solar cell based on nanostructure TiO2 was synthesized. Photovoltaic and impedance spectroscopy properties of the solar cell with fluorescein sodium were investigated. The solar cell gives a short circuit current density of 72μA/cm2 and an open circuit voltage of 0.56 V under AM 1.5. The capacitance-voltage, the conductance-voltage, the series resistance-voltage characteristics of the solar cell were carried out in a wide range of frequency for the development of the dye sensitized solar cells. The present investigation is useful for the improvement of the photovoltaic performance of the solar cell and can be further improved using combination of different dyes.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127350315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opto-VLSI-based variable RF power splitter","authors":"H. Mustafa, F. Xiao, K. Alameh","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421457","url":null,"abstract":"A novel broadband variable RF (Radio Frequency) power splitter structure based on the use of an Opto-VLSI processor for optical beam multicasting is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. The broadband RF variable power splitter structure employs an Opto-VLSI processor in conjunction with an optical fiber array, a photodetector array, and a 4-f imaging lens system to split a broadband RF signal into multiple output RF ports with a user-defined splitting ratio. A proof-of-concept 1×4 broadband variable RF power splitter structure, driven by optimized multicasting phase holograms uploaded onto the Opto-VLSI processor, is developed, demonstrating an arbitrary RF power splitting ratio over a wide frequency range.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127564584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
U. Toseef, T. Weerawardane, A. Timm‐Giel, C. Gorg, H. Kroner
{"title":"Adaptive fair radio interface scheduling for LTE networks","authors":"U. Toseef, T. Weerawardane, A. Timm‐Giel, C. Gorg, H. Kroner","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421428","url":null,"abstract":"The goal of advanced radio resource management procedures in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) is to increase the spectral efficiency beyond an ever achieved level. This objective, however, should be realized by considering an optimal trade-off between system performance and fairness among the users. This work proposes an adaptive packet scheduling mechanism which provides higher spectral efficiency during the times of high system load and a better fairness when enough radio resources are available. The proposed scheme dynamically switches between the well-known Proportional Fair and Blind Equal Throughput scheduling schemes based on the congestion level at the radio interface. Moreover, this work also provides a sophisticated mechanism to estimate the radio interface congestion level to assist the operations of the proposed Adaptive Fair scheduling scheme. The proof of concept is provided with the help of simulation results where the performance of the proposed scheme is evaluated at different radio interface congestion levels.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133265664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mobile user connectivity performance with coexisting femtocell networks","authors":"S. A. El-atty, Z. M. Gharsseldien","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421427","url":null,"abstract":"In Femto-Macro cellular networks, the femto user (FUE) can be connected to femto access point (FAP) with low communication range rather than higher communication range to macro base station (MBS). Furthermore, in such emerging networks, the spatial reuse of resources is permissible and the transmission range can be decreased, then the probability of connectivity is high. In this work, we propose an analytical model for mobile user connectivity probability in Femto-Macro cellular networks. On the other hand, we study the capability of femtocell networks to serve macro users (MUEs) at the boundary of macrocell i.e., no coverage or poor signal as well as to serve the users fully inside the femtocell i.e., reduce the communication load of macrocell. Numerical results demonstrate the efficiency of computing the connectivity probability in Femto-Macro cellular networks.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131204862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yamna El Mouedden, R. Alghamedi, M. Alam, M. Vasiliev, K. Alameh
{"title":"Thin film coatings for solar and thermal radiation control prepared by physical vapour deposition","authors":"Yamna El Mouedden, R. Alghamedi, M. Alam, M. Vasiliev, K. Alameh","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421440","url":null,"abstract":"Growth of multilayer thin film structures containing dielectric and metal layers using physical vapor deposition is investigated for use in applications requiring the control of thermal and solar radiation propagating through glass windows. In particular, metal-dielectric multilayer structures reflecting UV, near-infrared and thermal radiations whilst maintaining a maximum transmission in the visible range are prepared using both an E-Beam and Thermal evaporator and a RF Magnetron sputtering system. Measured transmittance spectra for the developed structures are in agreement with simulation results and demonstrate that with the use of optimum metal-dielectric layer combination it is possible to realize a coated glass transmitting most of the visible light through and reflecting most of the UV, solar and thermal infrared radiations.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"71 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131534474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Internet congestion control with network measurement support","authors":"Muhammed Choudhury, K. Harfoush","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421476","url":null,"abstract":"The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) manages a large fraction of Internet traffic. It relies on loss or delay measures to infer the existence of congestion (or lack thereof), and reacts by increasing/decreasing a flow transmission rate. Without an accurate estimate of the available bandwidth on the communication channel, TCP is either too aggressive leading to more congestion, or too conservative leading to low channel utilization. Recent advances in bandwidth estimation tools can help TCP achieve better channel efficiency while maintaining fairness among competing flows. In this paper, we propose a rate-based congestion control algorithm that relies on a bandwidth estimation tool, Forecaster, and investigate its performance. Experimental results reveal its superiority to existing algorithms in efficiently using the available bandwidth and in its resilience to lossy channels, making the algorithm suitable for common HTTP short flows and for communication over network paths with wireless hops.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128340853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design considerations for energy-efficient Multi-Granular Optical Networks","authors":"N. Naas, B. Kantarci, H. Mouftah","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421450","url":null,"abstract":"Multi-Granular Optical Networks (MG-ONs) offer enhanced bandwidth utilization, reduced transmission cost and increased scalability in the optical Internet backbone. There have been several proposals for optimized design of MG-ONs as power consumption in the Internet backbone has recently become an important concern. Although recent research has shown that multi-granular switching concept can guarantee energy savings when compared to the traditional traffic grooming, MG-ON design still calls for legitimate and self-contained design specifications. In this paper, we revisit the Routing and MultiGranular Path Assignment (RMGPA) problem by having the objective of minimized power consumption. Heuristic solutions of RMGPA problem show that crucial power and cost savings can be achieved with the proper selection of the wavelength capacity, waveband size and number of wavebands per fiber with a certain fiber capacity.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116579191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"VANET-based privacy preserving scheme for detecting traffic congestion","authors":"F. M. Padrón, I. Mahgoub, M. Rathod","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421436","url":null,"abstract":"We propose a VA NET-based (Vehicular Ad hoc NETwork), privacy-preserving, distributed, collaborative traffic congestion detection and dissemination system that conserves bandwidth and provides drivers with real-time information on traffic congestions over long distances. The system uses vehicles equipped with simple inexpensive devices, as gatherers and distributors of information without the need for costly road infrastructure such as sensors, cameras or external communication equipment. Each vehicle is assumed to be equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) device that provides with vehicle's current location, a real-time clock and a wireless communication device such as a two-way radio that allows it to communicate with vehicles nearby. The vehicles broadcast their current location, speed and direction at fixed time intervals. Our simulation results show that our solution addresses location privacy concerns and uses aggregation in the form of congestion sections to reduce bandwidth consumption.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"7 3-4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120985746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. LeBoeuf, Hongguo Zhang, J. Muth, R. Splinter, Allison T. Finley
{"title":"Custom multi-wavelength monolithic optical source applied to sensing of physiological and biometrical parameters","authors":"S. LeBoeuf, Hongguo Zhang, J. Muth, R. Splinter, Allison T. Finley","doi":"10.1109/HONET.2012.6421464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HONET.2012.6421464","url":null,"abstract":"A small profile, co linear multi wavelength light source developed to potentially mitigate specific motion related and physiological conditions associated reliability issues in biometric sensing has been applied in pulse-oximetry. The monolithic multi wavelength light source can be amplitude modulated at individual wavelength groups and can be pulsed at different frequencies for the respective spectral emission wavelength bands. Chemical detection has been verified experimentally. The multi-wavelength source offers the tools for self-calibration, which increases the accuracy and reliability. Individually controlled emissions will lead to enhancements in the clinical value over commercially available state-of-the-art devices.","PeriodicalId":334187,"journal":{"name":"High Capacity Optical Networks and Emerging/Enabling Technologies","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116851948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}