Multi-Channel Radio Resource Distribution Policies in Heterogeneous Traffic Scenarios

Multi-channel operation in wireless systems has been proposed to increase user throughput and reduce transmission delays. However, multi-channel operation requires adequate resource allocation policies to guarantee user fairness and avoid channel access stagnation. The definition of such policies is particularly challenging in heterogeneous traffic scenarios where each traffic service has different quality of service requirements. In this context, this work proposes and evaluates various multi-channel radio resource distribution policies designed to operate under heterogeneous traffic environments. In particular, this paper proposes the application of bankruptcy policies to guarantee user fairness, and compares their performance to other schemes. The proposed policies can also be extended to manage radio resources in heterogeneous wireless systems.