Category: IEEE 2017

Energy-Efficiency Maximization for Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Sensor Networks

Energy-Efficiency Maximization for Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Sensor Networks Abstract: Spectrum sensing is the prerequisite of opportunistic spectrum access in cognitive sensor networks (CSNs) as its reliability determines the success of transmission. However, spectrum sensing is an energy-consuming operation that needs to be minimized for CSNs due to resource limitations. This paper considers the […]


A Decision Making Technique to Optimize a Buildings Stock Energy Efficiency

A Decision Making Technique to Optimize a Buildings Stock Energy Efficiency Abstract: This paper focuses on applying multicriteria decision making tools to determine an optimal energy retrofit plan for a portfolio of buildings. We present a two-step decision making technique employing a multiobjective optimization algorithm followed by a multiattribute ranking procedure. The method aims at […]