Distributed Discovery Clients for Spectrum Allocation

TL;DR

This paper proposes a distributed peer-to-peer system for spectrum allocation where agents in radio nodes discover each other over back-haul networks, offering a decentralized alternative to centralized databases with security considerations.

Contribution

It introduces a distributed agent-based approach for spectrum management, highlighting advantages over centralized systems and discussing security aspects.

Findings

Distributed agents can effectively discover each other over back-haul networks.

The system offers a decentralized alternative to centralized spectrum databases.

Security considerations are crucial for the deployment of such distributed systems.

Abstract

By using a distributed P2P system where the agents reside in in microprocessors already present in most radio nodes like Wi-Fi access points, base stations, TVs connected to Internet etc, these agents can discover other agents over the back-haul network. As a result, client node lists (similar to neighbor lists used in 3GPP) are created. An alternative is to use a centralized database. Why this best is done by distributed agents is discussed in this paper along with security considerations. Examples of other applications which will benefit from this system is also presented.