TITLE:
Implementation of LT Code with a Novel Degree Distribution
AUTHORS:
Qingxiao Du, Xiaoqin Song, Ying Liu, Liping Zhao
KEYWORDS:
LT code; degree distribution; robust solition distribution; sparse degree distribution
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
Vol.2 No.4B,
January
16,
2013
ABSTRACT: It is
known that Luby Transform code (LT code) is the first code fully realizing the
digital fountain concept and provides an efficient scheme to transfer
information over different channels. The key to make LT code work well is the degree
distribution used in the encoding procedure. It determines the degree of each encoding
symbol. On
the basis of robust solition distribution and optimized degree distribution, a
novel degree distribution which has only one parameter is proposed in this
paper. Through computer simulation, the performance of LT code with the novel
degree distribution is better than the robust solition distribution and sparse degree
distribution. The
conclusion of the research
is practically valuable in improving the efficience of data distribution application.