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Heterogeneous cellular networks /
A timely publication providing coverage of radio resource management, mobility management and standardization in heterogeneous cellular networks The topic of heterogeneous cellular networks has gained momentum in industry and the research community, attracting the attention of standardization bodies...
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| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom :
John Wiley & Sons,
2013.
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Table of Contents:
- HETEROGENEOUS CELLULAR NETWORKS; Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1 Overview of Heterogeneous Networks; 1.1 Motivations for Heterogeneous Networks; 1.1.1 Explosive Growth of Data Capacity Demands; 1.1.2 From Spectral Efficiency to Network Efficiency; 1.1.3 Challenges in Service Revenue and Capacity Investment; 1.2 Definitions of Heterogeneous Networks; 1.3 Economics of Heterogeneous Networks; 1.3.1 Total Cost of Ownership; 1.3.2 Heterogeneous Networks Use Scenarios; 1.3.3 General Tends in Heterogeneous Networks Development; 1.4 Aspects of Heterogeneous Network Technology.
- 1.4.1 RF Interference1.4.2 Radio System Configuration; 1.4.3 Network Coupling; 1.4.4 User and Device Credential; 1.4.5 Interworking; 1.4.6 Handover; 1.4.7 Data Routing; 1.4.8 Quality of Service; 1.4.9 Security and Privacy; 1.4.10 Capacity and Performance Evaluation; 1.5 Future Heterogeneous Network Applications; References; Part I Radio Resource and Interference Management; 2 Radio Resource and Interference Management for Heterogeneous Networks; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Heterogeneous Networks Deployment Scenarios and Interference Management Categories Based on Spectrum Usage.
- 2.2.1 Heterogeneous Network Deployment Scenarios2.2.2 Interference Management Categories Based on Spectrum Usage; 2.3 Multi-carrier Inter-cell Interference Management for Heterogeneous Networks; 2.3.1 Interference Management via Carrier Partitioning; 2.3.2 Enhanced Carrier Reuse with Power Control; 2.3.3 Carrier Aggregation Based Inter-cell Interference Coordination; 2.4 Co-channel Inter-cell Interference Management for Heterogeneous Networks; 2.4.1 Control Channel Interference Management; 2.4.2 Data Channel Interference Management; 2.5 Conclusion; References.
- 3 Capacity and Coverage Enhancement in Heterogeneous Networks3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Deployment Scenarios; 3.2.1 Multi-tier Network Elements; 3.2.2 Multi-radio Techniques; 3.3 Multi-tier Interference Mitigation; 3.3.1 Multi-tier Spectral Reuse Scenarios; 3.3.2 Cross-tier Interference; 3.3.3 Network Synchronization for IM; 3.3.4 Overview of Interference Mitigation Techniques; 3.3.5 Performance Comparison of IM Schemes; 3.4 Multi-radio Performance; 3.5 Standardization and Future Research Directions; 3.5.1 Status of Wireless Standards; 3.5.2 Future Research Directions; 3.6 Conclusion; References.
- 4 Cross-tier Interference Management in 3GPP LTE-Advanced Heterogeneous Networks4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Heterogeneous Network Deployments; 4.1.2 OSG Scenario; 4.1.3 CSG Scenario; 4.2 Interference Management for LTE and LTE-Advanced Networks; 4.2.1 Interference Management Methods for Homogenous Networks; 4.2.2 Interference Management for Heterogeneous Networks; 4.2.3 Time Domain Based ICIC Schemes; 4.2.4 Power Setting for Femtocells; 4.3 Conclusions; Appendix: Simulation Models; References; 5 Inter-cell Interference Management for Heterogeneous Networks; 5.1 Introduction.