Resource allocation is an important factor in providing different varieties of services in next generation broadband wireless systems. In this paper we consider dynamic routing and subchannel allocation for providing Quality of Service (QoS) in the downlink of OFDMA networks enhanced with buffering relays. Specifically, we consider satisfying the QoS requirements of both delay-sensitive users with the goal of meeting packet deadline constraints, and delay-tolerant users who need guarantees on their average throughputs. We provide a framework for “time domain scheduling” and “frequency domain resource allocation”, based on which, we propose novel Channel, Queue and Delay Aware (CQDA) policies for formulating and solving the joint routing and resource allocation problem.

In particular these policies take different approaches to decide about the set of users considered in the utility function, the delay budget division between BS and relays, the routing path of delay-sensitive users’ packets as well as the computation of minimum rate requirements for serving their queues. We present an iterative algorithm to solve the resulting problems. Numerical results show significant improvements in throughput and delay performance of the proposed resource allocation mechanisms compared to existing algorithms.

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