WISDoM-SD: Wireless IPTV service distribution over mesh mode via space diversity

In this paper, an alternative solution for distribution of IPTV service in a wireless environment is proposed. Considering the data rate requirements of the IPTV service and challenges in distribution of the service due to wireless environment, the proposed model is built on the Mesh operating mode of the standard IEEE 802.16 (a.k.a, WiMAX). Besides the high data rates provided by the WiMAX technology, the capability of relaying transmissions and the adaptability to changing environment brings the WiMAX Mesh mode as a viable alternative to the infrastructure based models.