Rate adaptation in a wireless communication system

摘要

Disclosed is a method of data rate adaptation based on channel conditions. In the present invention, data is initially transmitted at a first data rate based on a measured first channel condition and, if a NACK is received, the data is retransmitted. The data retransmitted is at a rate which is based on the condition of the channel during or before the transmission of the NACK. The data retransmission rate can also be based on the actual channel condition at the time of the first transmission plus the condition of the channel before or during the transmission of the NACK.