Partial Selection Schemes Simulation for Cooperative Amplify-and-Forward Relaying

This repository contains MATLAB simulations analyzing Partial Selection Schemes for Amplify-and-Forward (AF) relaying in cooperative wireless networks. Two separate scripts are provided, each based on a different academic paper.

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📂 Files & Associated Papers

1. qam_selection_af.m

Simulates and analyzes QAM-based partial selection strategies in AF relaying. Includes exact and approximate SER expressions.

📄 Based On:

Zhao, Y., Adve, R., & Lim, T. J. (2006).
Symbol error rate of selection amplify-and-forward relay systems.
IEEE Transactions on Communications, 10(11), 757-759.

📊 Reproduces:

• Figure 1. & Figure 2.

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2. partial_selection_schemes.m

Evaluates BPSK-based partial relay selection in Rayleigh fading environments using simulation and analysis.

📄 Based On:

Chen, Y., Wang, C.-X., Xiao, H., & Yuan, D. (2011).
Novel partial selection schemes for AF relaying in Nakagami-m fading channels.
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 60(7), 3497–3503.

📊 Reproduces:

• Figure 1. & Figure 2.