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Abstract: In this paper, we present the PolyMAX module which enhances network simulator 2 (ns-2), the most popular network simulator used in academia, to provide one of the most complete simulation tools to evaluate the performance of Mobile WiMAX networks. PolyMAX is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) module and our specific contributions consist on the design and implementation of the Quality of Service (QoS) classes and QoS management messages, the uplink access grant-request mechanisms, Adaptive Modulation and Coding, and a scheduler handling all five WiMAX QoS classes. We also present validation results for the different components of our module and typical WiMAX simulation scenarios illustrating its flexibility and some of its features. The PolyMAX module represents an important tool enabling researchers to easily implement their Mobile WiMAX scheduling and Adaptive Modulation and Coding (AMC) algorithms and accurately evaluate their performance for realistic scenarios. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

In the paper, the hybrid backed-cavity with EBG (Electromagnetic Band-Gap) structure and PEC (Perfect Electronic Conductor) is proposed for Archimedean spiral antenna, which can make the spiral antenna work over the 10:1 bandwidth, without the loss introduced by absorbing materials. Based on the AMC characteristic (Artificial Magnetic Conductor), the EBG is placed in the outer region of backed-cavity to improve the blind spot gain in the low frequency. The PEC at the center of the structure is used to obtain high gain at high frequency. The better antenna performances are achieved in the low profile spiral antenna. A typical spiral antenna with hybrid backed cavity is numerically studied. The novel spiral antenna design with hybrid backed cavity is validated by simulated results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]