Abstract
In this paper, we investigate the error rate performance of a cooperative network with adaptive decode-and-forward (DF) relaying over time-selective frequency-flat Rayleigh-fading channels. We assume pilot-symbol-assisted modulation (PSAM) for the estimation of time-varying fading channel coefficients. For the system under consideration, we derive an exact closed-form expression for the average bit/symbol error rate, which is further validated through Monte Carlo simulations. Such closed-form solutions are highly desirable because they allow for rapid and efficient performance evaluation. Through the derived expression, we also demonstrate the effect of various system parameters such as the number of relays, Doppler values, and filter length on system performance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 5975258 |
Pages (from-to) | 393-397 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Channel estimation
- cooperative diversity
- decode and forward (DF)
- error probability
- pilot-symbol-assisted modulation (PSAM)
- time-selective fading channels
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Automotive Engineering