We propose a discrete-time queueing model for the evaluation of the IEEE 802.16e sleep-mode mechanism of power saving class (PSC) I in wireless access networks. Contrary to previous studies, we model the downlink traffic by means of a discrete batch Markov arrival process (D-BMAP) with N phases, which allows to take traffic correlation into account. The tradeoff between energy saving and increased packet delay is discussed. In many situations, the sleep-mode performance improves for heavily correlated traffic. Also, when compared to other strategies, the exponential sleep-period update strategy of PSC I may not always be the best.
Published in:
Wireless Communications, IEEE Transactions on
(Volume:8
,
Issue:
11
)
Date of Publication: November 2009