Development of data power control algorithms for downlink transmission in cooperative Wireless Body Area Networks

Abstract

Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are gaining significant attention for their versatile applications in various fields, including military, healthcare, emergency response, sports, and entertainment. Particularly in remote health monitoring and care, WBANs show great promise. In this article, the authors introduce the "Cooperative WBANs" model, wherein sensors communicate directly with Access Points (APs) without a coordinator. They also present a power control algorithm for downlink data transmission from APs to sensors. Simulation results demonstrate that controlling data transmission power significantly enhances sensor throughput, leading to improved system quality.