Call for
Papers
IEEE Communications Magazine
Feature
Topic on
Cognitive Radios for Dynamic Spectrum
Access
With the demand for additional bandwidth
increasing due to both existing and new services, spectrum policy
makers and communication technologists are seeking solutions for this
apparent spectrum scarcity. Meanwhile, measurement studies have
shown that licensed spectrum is relatively unused across time and
frequency. To provide the necessary bandwidth, a critical rethinking
of the spectrum regulatory requirements is essential. The Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) has already commenced work on the
concept of unlicensed users "borrowing" spectrum from spectrum
licensees, known as dynamic spectrum access (DSA). To enable DSA
networks, the use of cognitive radio technology is being considered
due to its ability to rapidly and autonomously adapt operating
parameters to changing requirements and conditions. Furthermore,
cognitive radios are capable of performing a multitude of functions
to support operations within DSA networks, such as wide-band spectrum
sensing, real-time spectrum allocation and acquisition, and
infrastructure-less mesh networking. Of course, incumbent license
rights must also be respected. While deployment of cognitive radio is
sensitive to technical, regulatory, and practical considerations, it
is believed that recent developments in cognitive radio allow for
systems that can respect the rights of incumbent license holders
while providing additional flexibility and access to spectrum. Given
the obvious interplay between spectrum policy and cognitive radios,
there is high and increasing interest from members of both the
spectrum policy and communications technology communities to converge
on this issue and find viable wireless solutions capable of fueling
the future of wireless communications and networks. The goal of this
proposed feature topic is to provide all members of the
communications technology and spectrum policy communities insight
into the activities currently underway in the areas of cognitive
radios and DSA from the perspectives of the communication
technologists in both industry and academia, as well as governmental
spectrum policy makers.
Scope of Contributions
- Papers are solicited in, although not limited to,
the following areas:
- Cognitive Radio Test-Beds and
Hardware Prototypes
- Agile Transmission Techniques
enabling DSA Networks (e.g. NC-OFDM, UWB)
- Dynamic Network
Architectures and Protocols
- Spectrum Sensing and
Awareness Methods
- Accreditation, Trust, & Security
Mechanisms for DSA Networks
- DSA Management
Techniques
- Experiences with Cognitive Radios/DSA
Networks
- Infrastructure-Less and Coordinated DSA
Networks
- Cognitive Artificial Intelligence Engines (e.g.
neural networks, genetic algorithms)
- Applications of
Cognitive Radio (e.g. public safety, cellular access networks)
- Government and Industry Roles in Standardization
- Spectrum Sharing and Regulation
- DSA/Cognitive Radio Standardization Activities (e.g. IEEE
P1900, IEEE 802.22)
Submission
Articles should be
tutorial in nature, with the intended audience being all
members of the communications technology and spectrum policy
communities. They should be written in a style comprehensible to
readers outside the specialty of the article. Articles should not
exceed 4500 words. Figures and tables should be limited to a combined
total of six. Complete guidelines for prospective authors can be
found at: http://www.comsoc.org/pubs/commag/sub_guidelines.html.
Please submit a PDF (preferred) or MSWORD formatted paper by October
1, 2006 via Manuscript Central (http://commag-ieee.manuscriptcentral.com).
Register or log in, and go to the Author Center. Follow the
instructions there. Select the topic "May 2007/Cognitive Radios for
Dynamic Spectrum Access."
Schedule for
Submissions:
Submission
Deadline: October 1,
2006
Notification of
Acceptance: January 15, 2007
Final
Manuscript Due: March 1,
2007
Publication Date: May 1,
2007
Guest Editors
William Krenik
Texas
Instruments Inc.
12500 TI Boulevard, MS 8723
Dallas, Texas
75243
Phone: +1-214-480-6448
Email: w-krenik@ti.com
Alexander M.
Wyglinski
The University of Kansas
2335 Irving Hill
Road
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Phone: +1-785-864-7322
Email:
alexw@ittc.ku.edu
Linda
Doyle
Department of Electronic & Electrical
Engineering
Trinity College
Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone:
+353-1-6082567
Email: ledoyle@tcd.ie