FASA – eFficient and Accurate Scheduling Algorithm for IEEE 802.15.3 based ad hoc networks

A scheduling algorithm for IEEE 802.15.3 based ad hoc networks is proposed. Building on the performance analysis of previous proposals, a new algorithm called FASA was designed to exploit the features of the 802.15.3 architecture so as to achieve higher performance, with better channel utilization, and lower induced overhead. During the analysis, several performance metrics are investigated. We show that the proposed algorithm, with its special extensions, outperforms the previously used algorithms, while providing low complexity and overhead.