Study analyzes interference effect on multihop wireless network capacity

Nokia's research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, has released a paper investigating the effect of interference on the capacity of multihop wireless networks. Dated June 27, 2004, the publication analyzes three distinct interference models that constrain network performance.

The research specifically studies how various conflict avoidance strategies—including primary conflict avoidance, receiver conflict avoidance, and transmitter-receiver conflict avoidance—influence network throughput. The paper develops algorithms that leverage linear constraints to efficiently route end-to-end flows between multiple source-destination pairs.

The methodology presented is applicable to a broad range of capacity problems within multihop networks where interference is a significant factor. The findings aim to improve the understanding and management of wireless network performance under challenging conditions.

The full publication is available through IEEE Xplore, with the DOI 10.1109/ISIT.2004.1365507.