Drift Fields, a Method for Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks

Drift Fields, a Method for Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks
Author: Vinay Rudramuni Majjigi
Publisher: Stanford University
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2011
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This dissertation recommends system engineering designs that implement the latest technologies in OFDMA cellular and femtocellular networks, specifically in the area of resource allocation and interference coordination. These recommended designs guarantee good user experience for time-sensitive applications such as streaming video. While throughput is often the metric used to benchmark a system, field performance requires the system also guarantees a maximum service latency to satisfy users. This dissertation provides both intuitive and low-overhead schemes that are robust and practical for implementation. The novelty of this work is the application of stochastic control techniques that guarantee the Quality of Service (QoS) through proper buffer management. Guarantee of a non-empty user buffer for streaming applications prevents service interruption. The thesis considers both centralized and distributed topologies that result from either a single base-station serving many users, or many femtocell base-stations each serving a single user, respectively. This dissertation provides insight and solutions to the following question: Under the constraints of buffer management, how does a system engineer determine the transmission scheme, resource allocation algorithms, transmitter coordination, user feedback, and achievable QoS guarantees that maximize efficiency. A combination of theory, heuristics motivated in theory, and numerical simulations will justify the presented methods.

Learning for Decision and Control in Stochastic Networks

Learning for Decision and Control in Stochastic Networks
Author: Longbo Huang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2023-07-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031315979

This book introduces the Learning-Augmented Network Optimization (LANO) paradigm, which interconnects network optimization with the emerging AI theory and algorithms and has been receiving a growing attention in network research. The authors present the topic based on a general stochastic network optimization model, and review several important theoretical tools that are widely adopted in network research, including convex optimization, the drift method, and mean-field analysis. The book then covers several popular learning-based methods, i.e., learning-augmented drift, multi-armed bandit and reinforcement learning, along with applications in networks where the techniques have been successfully applied. The authors also provide a discussion on potential future directions and challenges.

Advanced Wireless Networks

Advanced Wireless Networks
Author: Savo G. Glisic
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 864
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119096871

The third edition of this popular reference covers enabling technologies for building up 5G wireless networks. Due to extensive research and complexity of the incoming solutions for the next generation of wireless networks it is anticipated that the industry will select a subset of these results and leave some advanced technologies to be implemented later,. This new edition presents a carefully chosen combination of the candidate network architectures and the required tools for their analysis. Due to the complexity of the technology, the discussion on 5G will be extensive and it will be difficult to reach consensus on the new global standard. The discussion will have to include the vendors, operators, regulators as well as the research and academic community in the field. Having a comprehensive book will help many participants to join actively the discussion and make meaningful contribution to shaping the new standard.

Cloud Radio Access Networks

Cloud Radio Access Networks
Author: Tony Q. S. Quek
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2017-02-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1316875938

This unique text will enable readers to understand the fundamental theory, current techniques, and potential applications of Cloud Radio Access Networks (C-RANs). Leading experts from academia and industry provide a guide to all of the key elements of C-RANs, including system architecture, performance analysis, technologies in both physical and medium access control layers, self-organizing and green networking, standards development, and standardization perspectives. Recent developments in the field are covered, as well as open research challenges and possible future directions. The first book to focus exclusively on Cloud Radio Access Networks, this is essential reading for engineers in academia and industry working on future wireless networks.

Intelligent Techniques for Warehousing and Mining Sensor Network Data

Intelligent Techniques for Warehousing and Mining Sensor Network Data
Author: Cuzzocrea, Alfredo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2009-12-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605663298

"This book focuses on the relevant research theme of warehousing and mining sensor network data, specifically for the database, data warehousing and data mining research communities"--Provided by publisher.

Data Analytics in Medicine: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Data Analytics in Medicine: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2071
Release: 2019-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1799812057

Advancements in data science have created opportunities to sort, manage, and analyze large amounts of data more effectively and efficiently. Applying these new technologies to the healthcare industry, which has vast quantities of patient and medical data and is increasingly becoming more data-reliant, is crucial for refining medical practices and patient care. Data Analytics in Medicine: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that examines practical applications of healthcare analytics for improved patient care, resource allocation, and medical performance, as well as for diagnosing, predicting, and identifying at-risk populations. Highlighting a range of topics such as data security and privacy, health informatics, and predictive analytics, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for doctors, hospital administrators, nurses, medical professionals, IT specialists, computer engineers, information technologists, biomedical engineers, data-processing specialists, healthcare practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in current research on the connections between data analytics in the field of medicine.

Virtualized Wireless Networks

Virtualized Wireless Networks
Author: Tho Le-Ngoc
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319573888

There have been recent advancements in wireless network technologies such as wireless virtualization to accommodate the exponential growth in demand, as well as to increase energy and infrastructure efficiencies. This SpringerBrief discusses the user-association and resource-allocation aspects in Virtualized Wireless Networks (VWNs) and highlights key technology innovations to meet their requirements. Various issues in practical implementation of VWNs are discussed along with potential techniques such as Massive MIMO, Cloud-Radio Access Network (C-RAN), and non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA). This SpringerBrief will target researchers and professionals working on current and next-generation wireless networks. The content is also valuable for advanced-level students interested in wireless communications and signal processing for communications.

6GN for Future Wireless Networks

6GN for Future Wireless Networks
Author: Shuo Shi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2022-05-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 303104245X

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on 6G for Future Wireless Networks, 6GN 2021, held in Huizhou, China, in October 2021. The 63 full papers were selected from 136 submissions and present the state of the art and practical applications of 6G technologies. The papers are arranged thematically in tracks as follows: Advanced Communication and Networking Technologies for 5G/6G Networks; Advanced Signal Processing Technologies for 5G/6G Networks; and Educational Changes in The Age of 5G/6G.