Conclusion

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in preceding chapters of this book. The book is opened with a comprehensive depiction of the concept of autonomic computing from the perspective of a modern networked system design. In order to prepare the ground for the target Autonomic Cooperative Networking Architectural Model, it characterises the Generic Autonomic Network Architecture through analysis of role of decision elements and hierarchical autonomic control loops, as well as their respective levels of abstraction, arranged in an incremental order. The book introduces the notion and internal structure of the Autonomic Cooperative Node. It then analyses the cooperative transmission decision element of the protocol level along with specifically tailored adaptive logic allowing the switching of relevant code matrices on the basis of the radio channel parameters, and the pertinent architectural integration aspects were addressed to pave the way for further extensions.