MACOM 2010 - 3rd International Workshop on Multiple Access Communications MACOM 2010

3rd International Workshop on Multiple Access Communications
Annual Scientific Event on Advances in Networking
13-14 September 2010, Barcelona, Spain

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Aims and Topics
Claude Shannon established the foundation for the discipline now known as "multi-user information theory" in his pioneering paper "Two-way Communication Channels" in 1961 and later Norman Abramson published his paper "The Aloha System - Another Alternative for Computer Communications" in 1970 which introduced the concept of multiple access using a shared common channel. Thereafter for more than 40 years of study, numerous elegant theories and algorithms have been developed for multiple access techniques.

In recent years, broadband wireless data networks (for instance, IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.16 WiMAX) are driving the development of telecommunication industry and beyond 3G (B3G) wireless systems are expected to provide a variety of multimedia services in a wide range of wireless and mobile environments. To use the scarce bandwidth resource of the wireless channel, it is necessary to design channel access control techniques for a large population of users (potentially hundreds of mobile stations).

The aim of this workshop is to discuss both multi-user communications theory and multiple access techniques and standardization activities in areas related to PHY and MAC layer protocols for contemporary networks and their interactions. We intend to provide the experts from both the academic institutes and industry with an opportunity to present their art-of-the-state results and exchange the ideas on multiple access techniques and related areas.

Workshop topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
PHY-layer multiple access techniques e.g. CDMA, OFDMA, etc.;
development and analysis of MAC protocols e.g. IEEE 802.11 DCF, IEEE 802.16 DAMA etc.;
PHY/MAC cross-layer techniques;
multi-user information theory;
queuing theory methods and polling systems analysis.
Committee
General Co-Chairs:
Alexey Vinel (Saint-Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia)
Boris Bellalta (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain)
General Vice-Chair:
Adolf Finger (Dresden University of Technology, Germany)
Organizers & Sponsors

(*) LNCS Springer sponsorship is being approved.
Important dates
* Submission deadline: 15 March 2010
* Notification of acceptance: 15 April 2010
* Camera-ready manuscript: 1 May 2010
* Registration deadline for authors: 15 May 2010
* Early Registration deadline: 1 June 2010
* MACOM 2010: 13-14 September 2010
Previous Events
MACOM-2008 affiliated with 15th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS - ICT-2008
16th-17th of June, 2008, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

MACOM-2009 affiliated with IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATIONS - IEEE ICC-2009
14 June 2009, Dresden, Germany
Venue

Barcelona is one of the nicest cities to visit. Its museums, theaters, art galleries and nightlife are of an impressive high standard. Besides that, this art and design centre has a lot of interesting sights to offer to its visitors. Walk along the Ramblas, a pedestrian street with dozens of outdoor cafes, to enjoy street musicians, living statues, flower-stands, book kiosks and small market stalls where they sell birds and small animals. Stroll the narrow winding streets of the 'Barri Gotic', the medieval Gothic quarter full of interesting tapas bars and cafes. Check out Picasso museum or even Picasso's old hangout, 'Els Quatre Gats', which has been renovated without losing its bohemian charm. Or head for the old Barceloneta section on the waterfront to enjoy the sea view and have a sunset drink at a 'chiringuito' bar by the beach. And of course, don't forget to visit some of Gaudi's modernist buildings, like the famous and yet unfinished 'Sagrada Familia' or the magnificent 'Casa Batllo' and 'La Pedrera' in the fashion center of the city, Passeig de Gracia. You can enjoy Barcelona at any time, although spring and early autumn are the best seasons, less crowded but still warm and shinny.

MACOM 2010 will take place in the burgeoning 22 innovation district in Barcelona. Its centric location, combined with the high density of universities, research institutes and technology- oriented companies, makes this the ideal spot for the event. The neighborhood has nice promenades and beaches to relax after technical sessions and it is also one of the main clubbing areas in the city. Address: Roc Boronat 138, 08018 Barcelona.

Papers will be published in Springer LNCS (under approval).

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via

macom-AT-csit-spb.ru

We will be glad to see you in Barcelona!

Sincerely yours,
Boris Bellalta & Alexey Vinel
MACOM-2010 General Co-Chairs