Title:
Practical radio resource management in wireless systems
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Artech House universal personal communications series
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Boston, MA : Artech House, 2004
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9781580536325
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Summary
Summary
The authors of this text here offer practical solutions for overcoming network congestion by showing how to manage the radio networks used by cellular telephones.
Author Notes
Sofoklis A. Kyriazakos is a senior research associate at the National Technical University of Athens
George T. Karetsos is an assistant professor in the Information Technology and Telecommunications department of the Technological Education Institute of Larissa, Greece
Table of Contents
Preface | p. ix |
Chapter 1 Why Resource Management? | p. 1 |
1.1 Enhancing Radio Planning | p. 2 |
1.2 Enhancing Network Planning | p. 3 |
1.3 Adaptively Managing the System | p. 3 |
1.4 Conclusions | p. 3 |
Reference | p. 4 |
Chapter 2 Resource Management in 2G Wireless Systems | p. 5 |
2.1 Architecture of 2G Systems | p. 5 |
2.1.1 Functional Architecture of GSM | p. 7 |
2.1.2 Radio Subsystem | p. 8 |
2.1.3 Air Interface | p. 8 |
2.1.4 BSS | p. 12 |
2.1.5 Network and Switching Subsystem | p. 13 |
2.1.6 The Operation Subsystem | p. 13 |
2.1.7 Interfaces of the GSM System | p. 14 |
2.2 Network Performance Evaluation of 2G Systems | p. 15 |
2.2.1 Cellular Network Reporting | p. 15 |
2.2.2 Statistical Evaluation in GSM | p. 16 |
2.2.3 Evaluation of Operational Data in Traffic Overload Situations | p. 19 |
2.3 Traffic Modeling | p. 35 |
2.3.1 Modeling Approach | p. 36 |
2.4 Traffic-Load Scenarios | p. 37 |
2.4.1 Busy Hours | p. 37 |
2.4.2 Holiday Resorts | p. 37 |
2.4.3 Bank Holidays | p. 38 |
2.4.4 Sporting Events | p. 39 |
2.4.5 Cultural Events and Demonstrations | p. 39 |
2.4.6 Network Shortcomings | p. 40 |
2.4.7 Catastrophes | p. 41 |
2.4.8 Accidents | p. 42 |
2.5 Resource Management Techniques and Guidelines for Implementation | p. 43 |
2.5.1 Half-Rate and Full-Rate Usage | p. 43 |
2.5.2 Forced Handover | p. 45 |
2.5.3 Dynamic Allocation of Signaling Resources | p. 47 |
2.5.4 Prioritizing a TRX in TCH Allocation | p. 50 |
2.5.5 Dynamic Cell Resizing with the Use of C2 Values | p. 52 |
2.5.6 Bandwidth Reservation | p. 59 |
2.5.7 Location Update | p. 61 |
2.5.8 Time-Limited Calls | p. 63 |
2.5.9 FACCH Call Set Up Due to SDCCH Congestion | p. 65 |
2.5.10 Adjusting the Rx Level | p. 66 |
2.5.11 Modifying BCCH Frequency List Due to Traffic Congestion | p. 67 |
2.5.12 Other Resource Management Techniques | p. 69 |
2.5.13 Evaluation Criteria for the Resource Management Techniques Selection | p. 72 |
References | p. 74 |
Chapter 3 Resource Management in GSM Phase 2+ Wireless Systems | p. 77 |
3.1 Architecture of GSM Phase 2+ Systems | p. 77 |
3.1.1 Introduction to GPRS | p. 77 |
3.1.2 GPRS System Architecture | p. 78 |
3.1.3 Air Interface of GPRS | p. 79 |
3.1.4 HSCSD | p. 80 |
3.1.5 EDGE Technology | p. 81 |
3.2 Network Dimensioning and Performance Analysis of 2+G Wireless Systems | p. 82 |
3.2.1 Radio Coverage Planning | p. 82 |
3.2.2 System Frequency Planning | p. 83 |
3.2.3 Network Capacity Planning | p. 84 |
3.2.4 System Parameter Planning | p. 87 |
3.2.5 GPRS Performance Monitoring | p. 88 |
3.3 Resource Management Techniques and Guidelines for Implementation | p. 95 |
3.3.1 Dynamic Cell Resizing with the Use of C2 Values | p. 96 |
3.3.2 Adjusting the Rx Level | p. 97 |
3.3.3 Modifying the BCCH Frequency List Due to Traffic Congestion | p. 97 |
3.3.4 Exploiting the Radio Resources of Adjacent Cells | p. 97 |
3.3.5 Modified Earliest Deadline | p. 98 |
3.3.6 Minimum Laxity Threshold | p. 101 |
3.3.7 Virtual Clock | p. 103 |
3.3.8 Modified Advanced Time | p. 105 |
3.3.9 First-Come First-Served (FCFS) | p. 106 |
3.3.10 Round Robin | p. 107 |
3.3.11 Least Bits Left First Served | p. 109 |
3.3.12 Least Time Left First Served | p. 110 |
References | p. 111 |
Chapter 4 Resource Management in 3G Wireless Systems | p. 113 |
4.1 Architecture of 3G Systems | p. 113 |
4.1.1 Introduction | p. 113 |
4.1.2 UMTS Cell Structure and Spectrum Usage | p. 116 |
4.1.3 UMTS Network Architecture | p. 119 |
4.1.4 Evolution of GSM Toward UMTS | p. 129 |
4.2 UMTS Dimensioning | p. 131 |
4.2.1 Planning Guidelines | p. 131 |
4.2.2 Dimensioning Example | p. 132 |
4.3 Resource Management Techniques and Guidelines for Implementation | p. 140 |
4.3.1 Issues Affecting Resource Management in UMTS | p. 141 |
4.3.2 Power Control | p. 144 |
4.3.3 Handover | p. 148 |
4.3.4 Admission Control | p. 154 |
4.3.5 Load Control | p. 159 |
4.3.6 Scheduling | p. 162 |
4.3.7 Miscellaneous Techniques | p. 165 |
4.3.8 TDD-Mode RMTs | p. 167 |
4.3.9 UMTS-GSM/GPRS RMTs | p. 169 |
4.3.10 Summary and Guidelines for Implementation | p. 170 |
References | p. 171 |
Chapter 5 Resource Management in Systems Beyond 3G | p. 177 |
5.1 Definition of Systems Beyond 3G: Vision and Requirements | p. 177 |
5.1.1 The Way Towards 4G Systems | p. 178 |
5.1.2 General Architecture | p. 180 |
5.1.3 Visions About 4G | p. 182 |
5.1.4 Standardization Bodies and Forums | p. 182 |
5.1.5 Network and Device Manufacturers | p. 184 |
5.2 Initiatives and Research Activities Toward Systems Beyond 3G | p. 186 |
5.2.1 The IST Project CAUTION++ | p. 186 |
5.2.2 The IST Project MONASIDRE | p. 187 |
5.2.3 The IST Project COMCAR | p. 187 |
5.2.4 The IST Project Dynamic Radio for IP Services in Vehicular Environments (DRIVE) | p. 188 |
5.2.5 The IST Project OVERDRIVE | p. 189 |
5.2.6 The IST Project Broadband Radio Access for IP-Based Networks (BRAIN) | p. 189 |
5.2.7 The IST Project Mobile IP-Based Network Developments (MIND) | p. 190 |
5.2.8 The IST Project Configurable Radio with Advanced Software Technology (CAST) | p. 191 |
5.2.9 The Next Generation Wireless Internet Project | p. 192 |
5.2.10 The 4G Mobile Network Architecture and Protocols Project | p. 192 |
5.3 Radio Resource Management in Systems Beyond 3G | p. 192 |
5.3.1 Monitoring Requirements | p. 193 |
5.3.2 Radio Resource Management Requirements | p. 195 |
5.3.3 Other Requirements | p. 197 |
5.3.4 Concluding Remarks | p. 198 |
References | p. 198 |
Chapter 6 Business Models for Wireless Systems Resource Management | p. 201 |
6.1 The Challenge of Resource Management in Wireless Telecommunications Systems | p. 201 |
6.2 Business Model Driving Criteria for Resource Management in Wireless Networks | p. 203 |
6.2.1 Subscribers' Perspectives | p. 204 |
6.2.2 Network Operators' Perspectives | p. 205 |
6.3 Value-Based Business Models | p. 206 |
6.3.1 An Example of a Value-Based Business Model for the Radio Resource Management Decision-Making | p. 209 |
6.3.2 Operational Deployment of Value-Based Business Models | p. 211 |
6.4 Stochastic Business Models | p. 213 |
6.4.1 An Example of the Stochastic Business Model for the Dynamic SDCCH Allocation Technique | p. 214 |
6.4.2 Operational Deployment of Stochastic Business Models | p. 216 |
6.5 Conclusions | p. 217 |
References | p. 219 |
Chapter 7 Conclusions | p. 221 |
List of Acronyms | p. 225 |
About the Authors | p. 231 |
Index | p. 233 |