We give a model for cooperative communication in a parallel relay network that includes the stochastic arrival of packets and queueing. For this model we provide a throughput optimal network control policy which stabilizes the network for any arrival rate in its stability region. This policy is a generalization of maximum differential backpressure policies which takes into account the potential cooperative gains in the network. Generalizations of our model are discussed.

This is joint work with Randall Berry.

Lecture #12286

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