Design and Optimization of Metro-access Networks Supporting 5G Services


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The Internet data traffic constant growth caused by the popularization of cloud services, mobile and social networks, demand changes to the networks in order to enable scalable growth in traffic volume, while supporting a high level of dynamic connectivity, full flexibility, reduced end-to-end latency and increased energy-efficiency. Cost-effective and energy efficient solutions for flexible network subsystems are also required to provide future sustainable networks. This thesis is focused on pushing the current state of the art of metro and access networks to provide a new flexible infrastructure supporting 5G services. To achieve that objective, it is presented cost-effective and flexible all-optical commutation nodes--reconfigurable add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) and optical cross-connect (OXC)--and transceivers that can be remotely managed by a software defined networking (SDN) controller, able to satisfy the requirements of future converged metro-access networks. Network simulations are conducted to prove the capabilities of presented solutions as network elements for different traffic conditions. Benefits of proposed solutions are the usage of off-the-shelf components, reduced cost, pay-as-you-grow, low response time, reduced power consumption and coexistence with legacy systems. This thesis also investigates experimentally new modulation formats that can triple the current transmission data rate in both metro and access networks, while simultaneously reducing the total power consumption, using low-cost commercial devices. Thanks to that, the use of investigated modulation can also be extended to mobile fronthaul and data center (DC) networks, where cost and power consumption are key parameters as well. Specifically, alternative 5G multicarrier modulation formats--filter bank multicarrier (FBMC), universal filtered multicarrier (UFMC) and generalised frequency division multiplexing (GFDM)--and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) are assessed and compared for a high-layer split fronthaul scenario. Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) combined with multi-band carrierless amplitude phase modulation (MB-CAP) is proposed and evaluated for high-capacity passive optical networks (PONs) and DC optical interconnects. Finally, it is also demonstrated the convergence of wireless NOMA-CAP waveform and PAM-4 wired signal in a PON scenario.




5G Networks


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5G Networks: Planning, Design and Optimization presents practical methods and algorithms for the design of 5G Networks, covering issues ranging from network resilience to how Big Data analytics can used in network design optimization. The book addresses 5G optimization issues that are data driven, high dimensional and clustered. The reader will learn: - 5G concepts, how they are linked and their effect on the architecture of a 5G network - Models of 5G at a network level, including economic aspects of operating a network - The economic implications of scale and service diversity, and the incentive for optimal design and operational strategies - Network topologies from a transport to a cloud perspective - Theoretic foundations for network design and network optimization - Algorithms for practical design and optimization of 5G subsystems based on live network projects - Efficient Bayesian methods for network analytics - The trade-off and multi-objective character of QoS management and cost saving - Practical traffic and resilience measurement and QoS supervision - Frameworks for performance analytics and network control This book will be an invaluable resource for telecom operators and service providers, university researchers, graduate students and network planners interested in practical methods for optimizing networks for large performance improvements and cost savings. Christofer Larsson works as an independent researcher and consultant in network design traffic engineering, network performance evaluation and optimization. - 5G concepts, how they are linked and their effect on the architecture of a 5G network - Models of 5G at a network level, including economic aspects of operating a network - The economic implications of scale and service diversity, and the incentive for optimal design and operational strategies - Network topologies from a transport to a cloud perspective - Theoretic foundations for network design and network optimization - Algorithms for practical design and optimization of 5G subsystems based on live network projects - Efficient Bayesian methods for network analytics - The trade-off and multi-objective character of QoS management and cost saving - Practical traffic and resilience measurement and QoS supervision - Frameworks for performance analytics and network control




5G System Design


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This book presents a detailed pedagogical description of the 5G commercial wireless communication system design, from an end to end perspective, by those that were intimate with its development. The exposition only assumes that the reader is passingly familiar with LTE and builds upon that knowledge. By comparing and contrasting NR with LTE, it allows for quick mastering of 5G. As such it gives concise and highly accessible description of the key technologies in the 5G physical layer, radio access network layer protocols and procedures, how the 5G core and EPC is integrated into the radio access network, how virtualization, slicing and edge computer will fundamentally change the way we interact with the network, as well as 5G spectrum issues. The 2nd edition of this book significantly enhances and updates the first edition by adding 5G security and Release-16 developments. Loosely speaking, 5G Release-15 can be characterized as being optimized for the cellular carrier eMBB service while 5G Release-16 is the beginning of the optimization of 5G for the vertical industries. It mainly focused on the support of the vehicular vertical and Industrial Internet of Things. As such, we have significantly altered the first edition to cover the key features standardized in Release-16 including: URLLC, V2X, IIoT, enhanced MIMO, unlicensed access, positioning, power savings and IAB. On the network side, detailed discussion covers NR security as well as the newly standardized access traffic steering, non 3GPP access switching and splitting features, non 3GPP access network support and private networks. Engineers, computer scientists and professionals from those with a passing knowledge of 4G LTE to experts in the field will find this book to be a valuable asset. They will gain a comprehensive understanding of the end to end 5G commercial wireless system. Advanced-level students and researchers studying and working in communication engineering, who want to gain an understanding of the 5G system (as well as methodologies to evaluate features and technologies intended to supplement 5G) will also find this book to be a valuable resource.




Fundamentals of Network Planning and Optimisation 2G/3G/4G


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Updated new edition covering all aspects of network planning and optimization This welcome new edition provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of network planning in all the technologies, from 2G to 5G, in radio, transmission and core aspects. Written by leading experts in the field, it serves as a handbook for anyone engaged in the study, design, deployment and business of cellular networks. It increases basic understanding of the currently deployed, and emerging, technologies, and helps to make evolution plans for future networks. The book also provides an overview of the forthcoming technologies that are expected to make an impact in the future, such as 5G. Fundamentals of Cellular Network Planning and Optimization, Second Edition encompasses all the technologies as well as the planning and implementation details that go with them. It covers 2G (GSM, EGPRS), 3G (WCDMA) and 4G (LTE) networks and introduces 5G. The book also looks at all the sub-systems of the network, focusing on both the practical and theoretical issues. Provides comprehensive coverage of the planning aspects of the full range of today's mobile network systems, covering radio access network, circuit and packet switching, signaling, control, and backhaul/Core transmission networks New elements in book include HSPA, Ethernet, 4G/LTE and 5G Covers areas such as Virtualization, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Spectrum Management and Cloud By bringing all these concepts under one cover, Fundamentals of Cellular Network Planning and Optimization becomes essential reading for network design engineers working with cellular service vendors or operators, experts/scientists working on end-to-end issues, and undergraduate/post-graduate students.




Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries


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How 5G technology can support the demands of multiple vertical industries Recent advances in technologyhave created new vertical industries that are highly dependent on the availability and reliability of data between multiple locations. The 5G system, unlike previous generations, will be entirely data driven—addressing latency, resilience, connection density, coverage area, and other vertical industry criteria. Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries demonstrates how 5G communication systems can meet the needs unique to vertical industries for efficient, cost-effective delivery of service. Covering both theory and practice, this book explores solutions to problems in specific industrial sectors including smart transportation, smart agriculture, smart grid, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. The 5G communication system will have to provide customized solutions to accommodate each vertical industry’s specific requirements. Whether an industry practitioner designingthe next generation of wireless communications or a researcher needing to identify open issues and classify their research, this timely book: Covers the much-discussed topics of supporting multiple vertical industries and new ICT challenges Addresses emerging issues and real-world problems surrounding 5G technology in wireless communication and networking Explores a comprehensive array of essential topics such as connected health, smart transport, smart manufacturing, and more Presents important topics in a clear, concise style suitable for new learners and professionals alike Includes contributions from experts and industry leaders, system diagrams, charts, tables, and examples Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries is a valuable resource telecom engineers industry professionals, researchers, professors, doctorate, and postgraduate students requiring up-to-date information on supporting vertical industries with 5G technology systems.




Design and Optimization for 5G Wireless Communications


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This book offers a technical background to the design and optimization of wireless communication systems, covering optimization algorithms for wireless and 5G communication systems design. The book introduces the design and optimization systems which target capacity, latency, and connection density; including Enhanced Mobile Broadband Communication (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communication (URLL), and Massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC). The book is organized into two distinct parts: Part I, mathematical methods and optimization algorithms for wireless communications are introduced, providing the reader with the required mathematical background. In Part II, 5G communication systems are designed and optimized using the mathematical methods and optimization algorithms.




5G Explained


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Practical Guide Provides Students and Industry Professionals with Latest Information on 5G Mobile Networks Continuing the tradition established in his previous publications, Jyrki Penttinen offers 5G Explained as a thorough yet concise introduction to recent advancements and growing trends in mobile telecommunications. In this case, Penttinen focuses on the development and employment of 5G mobile networks and, more specifically, the challenges inherent in adjusting to new global standardization requirements and in maintaining a high level of security even as mobile technology expands to new horizons. The text discusses, for example, the Internet of Things (IoT) and how to keep networks reliable and secure when they are constantly accessed by many different devices with varying levels of user involvement and competence. 5G Explained is primarily designed for specialists who need rapid acclimation to the possibilities and concerns presented by 5G adoption. Therefore, it assumes some prior knowledge of mobile communications. However, earlier chapters are structured so that even relative newcomers will gain useful information. Other notable features include: Three modules each consisting of three chapters: Introduction, Technical Network Description and Planning of Security and Deployment Comprehensive coverage of topics such as technical requirements for 5G, network architecture, radio and core networks and services/applications Discussion of specific security techniques in addition to common-sense guidelines for planning, deploying, managing and optimizing 5G networks 5G Explained offers crucial updates for anyone involved in designing, deploying or working with 5G networks. It should prove a valuable guide for operators, equipment manufacturers and other professionals in mobile equipment engineering and security, network planning and optimization, and mobile application development, or anyone looking to break into these fields.




Design Methodologies and Tools for 5G Network Development and Application


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The demand for mobile broadband will continue to increase in upcoming years, largely driven by the need to deliver ultra-high definition video. 5G is not only evolutionary, it also provides higher bandwidth and lower latency than the current-generation technology. More importantly, 5G is revolutionary in that it is expected to enable fundamentally new applications with much more stringent requirements in latency and bandwidth. 5G should help solve the last-mile/last-kilometer problem and provide broadband access to the next billion users on earth at a much lower cost because of its use of new spectrum and its improvements in spectral efficiency. 5G wireless access networks will need to combine several innovative aspects of decentralized and centralized allocation looking to maximize performance and minimize signaling load. Research is currently conducted to understand the inspirations, requirements, and the promising technical options to boost and enrich activities in 5G. Design Methodologies and Tools for 5G Network Development and Application presents the enhancement methods of 5G communication, explores the methods for faster communication, and provides a promising alternative solution that equips designers with the capability to produce high performance, scalable, and adoptable communication protocol. This book provides complete design methodologies, supporting tools for 5G communication, and innovative works. The design and evaluation of different proposed 5G structures signal integrity, reliability, low-power techniques, application mapping, testing, and future trends. This book is ideal for researchers who are working in communication, networks, design and implementations, industry personnel, engineers, practitioners, academicians, and students who are interested in the evolution, importance, usage, and technology adoption for 5G applications.




5G COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS


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The evolution of wireless communication technologies has been a remarkable journey, and the advent of 5G technology stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of faster, more reliable, and efficient connectivity. As the fifth generation of mobile networks, 5G represents a groundbreaking leap forward from its predecessors, promising to revolutionize the way we connect, communicate, and interact with the digital world. Unlike its predecessors, 5G is not just an incremental upgrade but a paradigm shift that encompasses a comprehensive set of technological advancements designed to address the ever-growing demands of an increasingly connected and data-driven society.




Intelligent Technologies for Internet of Vehicles


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This book gathers recent research works in emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods for the convergence of communication, caching, control, and computing resources in cloud-based Internet of Vehicles (IoV) infrastructures. In this context, the book's major subjects cover the analysis and the development of AI-powered mechanisms in future IoV applications and architectures. It addresses the major new technological developments in the field and reflects current research trends and industry needs. It comprises a good balance between theoretical and practical issues, covering case studies, experience and evaluation reports, and best practices in utilizing AI applications in IoV networks. It also provides technical/scientific information about various aspects of AI technologies, ranging from basic concepts to research-grade material, including future directions. This book is intended for researchers, practitioners, engineers, and scientists involved in designing and developing protocols and AI applications and services for IoV-related devices.