Abstract: The topology changes frequently in cognitive wireless network as nodes' mobility, the main user interference, residual energy of nodes which cause link unavailable. A new topology control algorithm based on predict of link available time was proposed to resolve the problem. The algorithm forecasted link available time using probabilistic principles, and built a stable topology with longest available time links. Simulation results show that the new algorithm can take advantage of links with low mobility nodes, less interference caused by the primary user, and large remaining energy, simplify the network topology, effectively reduce the cost of the link topology reconfiguration and routing caused by link fault, and improve network performance.

Key words: topology control, cognitive radio network, link available time, prediction