Explain what David P. Reed means when he talks about cooperation gain. A wireless device is using a cooperative commons to connect to a gateway to the Internet.
a. Why might it be beneficial to the user of this device to transmit at a power that is greater than the minimum power needed to reach the gateway?
b. How does David Reed suggest that this device be encouraged to reduce its power?
D. Reed Comments for FCC Spectrum Task Force on Spectrum Policy July 10 2002