A low cost and power efficient TV white space technology solution for future rural broadband access networks

Malcolm Ronald Brew; Faisal Darbari; Colin Mcguire; Gregour Bolton; Stephan Weiss; Robert Stewart

doi:10.1109/GLOCOMW.2011.6162332

A low cost and power efficient TV white space technology solution for future rural broadband access networks

Malcolm Ronald Brew, Faisal Darbari, Colin Mcguire, Gregour Bolton, Stephan Weiss, Robert Stewart

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Abstract

Wireless radio links present one option for rural broadband where population is sparse and many of the existing technologies such as optical fiber or broadband via DSL are not economical due to rugged/mountainous terrain. In this paper, we present a broadband test bed running in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, which is based on a relay network of low-power and cost efficient base stations. In addition to a 5GHz network, the test-bed also provides an overlay UHF white space network sharing the same infrastructure. The low-power base stations forming the relay nodes are supplied by wind and solar energy, establishing a green technology with low requirements on planning permission. Overall, the system offers a robust and independent medium to support broadband communication in rural settings.

Original language	English
Pages	1024-1028
Number of pages	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/GLOCOMW.2011.6162332
Publication status	Published - 5 Dec 2011
Event	IEEE Globecom 2011 Worksh on Rural Communications - Technologies, Applications, Strategies and Policies - Houston, TX, United States Duration: 5 Dec 2011 → 9 Dec 2011

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Conference	IEEE Globecom 2011 Worksh on Rural Communications - Technologies, Applications, Strategies and Policies
Country/Territory	United States
City	Houston, TX
Period	5/12/11 → 9/12/11

Keywords

ural broadband access networks
broadband access networks
rural communications

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Brew, M. R., Darbari, F., Mcguire, C., Bolton, G., Weiss, S., & Stewart, R. (2011). A low cost and power efficient TV white space technology solution for future rural broadband access networks. 1024-1028. Paper presented at IEEE Globecom 2011 Worksh on Rural Communications - Technologies, Applications, Strategies and Policies, Houston, TX, United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/GLOCOMW.2011.6162332

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Brew, MR, Darbari, F, Mcguire, C, Bolton, G, Weiss, S & Stewart, R 2011, 'A low cost and power efficient TV white space technology solution for future rural broadband access networks', Paper presented at IEEE Globecom 2011 Worksh on Rural Communications - Technologies, Applications, Strategies and Policies, Houston, TX, United States, 5/12/11 - 9/12/11 pp. 1024-1028. https://doi.org/10.1109/GLOCOMW.2011.6162332

A low cost and power efficient TV white space technology solution for future rural broadband access networks. / Brew, Malcolm Ronald; Darbari, Faisal; Mcguire, Colin et al.

2011. 1024-1028 Paper presented at IEEE Globecom 2011 Worksh on Rural Communications - Technologies, Applications, Strategies and Policies, Houston, TX, United States.

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