Coexistence of OFDM‐Based IMT‐Advanced and FM Broadcasting Systems

Coexistence analysis is extremely important in examining the possibility for spectrum sharing between orthogonal frequency‐division multiplexing (OFDM)‐based international mobile telecommunications (IMT)‐Advanced and other wireless services. In this letter, a new closed form method is derived based on power spectral density analysis in order to analyze the coexistence of OFDM‐based IMT‐Advanced systems and broadcasting frequency modulation (FM) systems. The proposed method evaluates more exact interference power of IMT‐Advanced systems in FM broadcasting systems than the advanced minimum coupling loss (A‐MCL) method. Numerical results show that the interference power is 1.3 dB and 3 dB less than that obtained using the A‐MCL method at cochannel and adjacent channel, respectively. This reduces the minimum separation distance between the two systems, which eventually saves spectrum resources.     

Coexistence Model for Compatibility Between IMT-Advanced and Other Wireless Communication Services

This paper focuses on spectrum sharing between International Mobile Telecommunication-Advanced (IMT-A) and other wireless communication services. An enhancement to a current coexistence model that has been widely used in the studies on spectrum sharing is achieved. This model can be used in the study on any preliminary spectrum sharing between a newly introduced wireless communication system when less information of it is available and the existing systems. However, the current coexistence model has three limitations. (i) This model considers only the transmitter as the interference source and does not consider the receiver blocking as a second source of interference. This can lead to inaccurate results. (ii) This model utilizes the minimum coupling loss, which considers only a single victim and a single transmitter. This will result in a very large separation distance as it reflects the worst-case scenario. (iii) Finally, this model in turn uses the free-space propagation model to represent the path loss, which is applicable only to idealized cases. By considering the abovementioned limitations, our study proposes an enchantment to the current model to achieve feasible results and thus increase the spectrum usage. For a co-channel sharing scenario, the separation distance achieved by the current model is 80,000 km, whereas that achieved by the enhanced model is 240 km. Similarly, the adjacent channel distance achieved by the current model is 3.5 km for a 12-MHz frequency separation, whereas both the systems can coexist in the mentioned frequency separation. This shows that the enhanced model will eventually obtain more realistic results and achieve practical findings for more reliable compatibility results between the IMT-A or any newly introduced communication system and other wireless communication services.     

Adaptive bit allocation scheme in multi-cell cooperative block diagonalization systems with delayed and limited feedback

In multi-cell cooperative multi-input multi-output(MIMO) systems,base station(BS) can exchange and utilize channel state information(CSI) of adjacent cell users to manage co-channel interference.Users quantize the CSIs of desired channel and interference channels using finite-rate feedback links,then BS can generate cooperative block diagonalization(BD) precoding matrices using the obtained quantized CSI at transmitter to supress co-channel interference.In this paper,a novel adaptive bit allocation scheme is proposed to minimize the rate loss due to imperfect CSI.We derive the closed-form expression of rate loss caused by both channel delay and limited feedback.Based on the derived rate loss expression,the proposed scheme can adaptively allocate more bits to quantize the better channels with smaller delays and fewer bits to worse channels with larger delays.Simulation results show that the proposed scheme yields higher performance than other allocation schemes.     

Cross-correlated correlative encoding: an efficient modulationmethod

A new cross-correlated correlative baseband encoding scheme is presented as a means of doubling the capacity of a mobile communication systems without the cost of complex baseband filtering. System performance is studied in a non-linear amplified channel for 6 to 9 dB improved power efficiency. The system is analyzed for spectrum efficiency, adjacent channel interference (ACI), co-channel interference (CCI) and bit error rate (BER) performance in a Rayleigh faded cellular network. Computer simulated results and hardware experimentation show that modified correlative encoding achieves up to a 70% improvement in spectrum efficiency and double network capacity when compared to constant envelope GMSK modulation used in GSM, DCS1800, PCS1900 and DECT systems     

Bandwidth Overlap Factor for Feasible Coexistence of LTE-A and Point to Multipoint LMDS Systems

The necessity to share the radio spectrum becomes highly significant in the recent time due to emerging new wireless technologies and, the cost and difficulty in attaining new frequency spectrum licenses. However, spectrum sharing leads to substantial interference between the close systems especially in the same frequency band. In this paper, we present a spectrum sharing scheme to investigate coexistence feasibility results in interference from orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) into point to multipoint (P-MP) local multipoint distribution service (LMDS). This method proposes a spectrum frequency mask for the OFDM-based LTE-A according to bandwidth overlapping method with the P-MP LMDS system. The relative power spectral density of the proposed spectrum emission mask due to bandwidth overlap has been mathematically derived in a more compact closed-form. It shows smoother and 1.7 dB less than that of traditional OFDM mask in the main spectrum bandwidth which in turn leads to reduce the interference effects to LMDS system. The coexistence coordination studies are made at the frequency of 3500 MHz, on the base of co-primary operation and co-located systems. The numerical results demonstrate that the difference in amount of the required carrier frequency for safe coexistence increases as LMDS sector size increases. In addition, OFDM system with small channel bandwidth is much more affected than the wider channel bandwidth in terms of the necessary minimum guard bandwidth for harmless coexistence when the LMDS cell size changes from 0.5 to 3 km².     

On co-channel and adjacent channel interference mitigation in cognitive radio networks

Cognitive radio (CR) is an emerging wireless communications paradigm of sharing spectrum among licensed (or, primary) and unlicensed (or, CR) users. In CR networks, interference mitigation is crucial not only for primary user protection, but also for the quality of service of CR user themselves. In this paper, we consider the problem of interference mitigation via channel assignment and power allocation for CR users. A cross-layer optimization framework for minimizing both co-channel and adjacent channel interference is developed; the latter has been shown to have considerable impact in practical systems. Cooperative spectrum sensing, opportunistic spectrum access, channel assignment, and power allocation are considered in the problem formulation. We propose a reformulation–linearization technique (RLT) based centralized algorithm, as well as a distributed greedy algorithm that uses local information for near-optimal solutions. Both algorithms are evaluated with simulations and are shown quite effective for mitigating both types of interference and achieving high CR network capacity.     

Two-phase downlink subcarrier allocation for multicell OFDMA systems

To increase spectrum efficiency, the radio resource management with frequency reuse factor = 1 is usually adopted in multi-cell orthogonal frequency division multiple access systems. Such a reuse-one strategy results in severe co-channel interference, especially penalizing mobile users near the cell border. This paper presents an effective subcarrier-assignment algorithm to mitigate the co-channel interference for multi-cell orthogonal frequency division multiple access downlink systems. The proposed algorithm consists of an initial assignment phase and a compensation phase. In the first phase, each subcarrier is assigned to mobile users with higher channel gains and lower mutual co-channel interferences. The second phase further compensates mobile users who do not get adequate resources to meet the requirement of quality of service in the first phase. System simulation results reveal that the proposed algorithm can significantly improve the number of QoS-satisfied users compared with previous used scheme.

     

Power control supported dynamic channel assignment in cellular radio systems

Transmitter power control is an effective technique to reduce co-channel interference and increase system capacity for cellular radio networks. Dynamic channel assignment can also be used to improve spectrum efficiency and thus increases the system capacity. This paper investigates channel assignment algorithms which combine dynamic channel assignment with signal-to-interference ratio balanced power control and proposes a new algorithm. Simulation results show that this new scheme can greatly reduce the channel reassignment rate and still maintain satisfactory performance. It may thus be used as an effective channel assignment scheme in cellular mobile systems. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Sidelobe suppression in OFDM-based spectrum sharing systems using adaptive symbol transition

In this letter, we introduce a new method for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) sidelobe suppression. An extension is added to OFDM symbols that is calculated using optimization methods to minimize adjacent channel interference (ACI) while keeping the extension power at an acceptable level. Using this technique, interference to adjacent signals is reduced significantly at the cost of a small decrease in the useful symbol energy. The proposed method can be used by cognitive radio (CR) systems to shape the spectrum of OFDM signals and to minimize interference to licensed users (LU), or to reduce the size of guard bands used in conventional OFDM systems.     

蜂窝移动通信中干扰的统计性质

在移动通信系统中,多需要进行频率的重复使用,以便提高频谱利用率。因此,在一 个蜂窝式多基站系统中大都存在本系统内部同频和邻频干扰的问题。为了分析其概率性质,首先需对各种不同环境中的电波传播进行分析,找出其概率分布规律;然后推出两个信号电平差的概率分布规律,从中推出载干比指标的设定方法。     

近距离无线电台邻道干扰的功率谱解析

指挥控制系统的无线通信设备数量多、工作频率范围窄,相互之间存在严重的邻道干扰.针对近距离电台间邻道干扰问题,提出了基于功率谱解析的分析方法.首先理论推导了信号原功率谱密度函数与展宽延拓后功率谱密度的严格数学关系,在此基础上研究邻道干扰产生机制,进而分析不同邻道的干扰强度,得到了邻道功率与频率之间的关系式,推导了进入接收机的信干噪比(SINR);最后,通过仿真验证了所提出的分析方法的可行性.理论计算与仿真结果相差在0.5 dB以内,为进一步有效规划指控系统频谱和提高利用效率提供了重要依据.     

Pulse Shaping in Bandlimited Digital Satellite Systems

Recent work on proper design of signals in single carrier 4φ-PSK systems is summarized. The main conclusion is that it is possible to minimize the overall degradation due to nonlinearities and adjacent channel interference by careful choice of pulse shaping filters. We also show that the penalty, in terms of power, for not being careful can be high. An example is given showing effects of co-channel interference degradation as well as timing jitter degradation.     

An efficient resource optimization scheme for D2D communication

With the rapid development of wireless technologies, wireless access networks have entered their Fifth-Generation (5G) system phase. The heterogeneous and complex nature of a 5G system, with its numerous technological scenarios, poses significant challenges to wireless resource management, making radio resource optimization an important aspect of Device-to-Device (D2D) communication in such systems. Cellular D2D communication can improve spectrum efficiency, increase system capacity, and reduce base station communication burdens by sharing authorized cell resources; however, can also cause serious interference. Therefore, research focusing on reducing this interference by optimizing the configuration of shared cellular resources has also grown in importance. This paper proposes a novel algorithm to address the problems of co-channel interference and energy efficiency optimization in a long-term evolution network. The proposed algorithm uses the fuzzy clustering method, which employs minimum outage probability to divide D2D users into several groups in order to improve system throughput and reduce interference between users. An efficient power control algorithm based on game theory is also proposed to optimize user transmission power within each group and thereby improve user energy efficiency. Simulation results show that these proposed algorithms can effectively improve system throughput, reduce co-channel interference, and enhance energy efficiency.     

DVB-T BER measurements in the presence of adjacent channel andco-channel analogue television interference

This paper presents some laboratory tests carried out to measure the BER degradation caused by an analogue PAL-G television interference on a COFDM 8 K digital television signal. The tests made include co-channel and both upper and lower adjacent channel interference situations. Previously, the ITU-R has presented some protection ratios to be sought when planning DVB-T networks. The results of the work presented here include a wider range of power ratios and their effect on the BER rather than the limit protection values. The new digital services will share the same frequency bands as the conventional analogue television so the exact characterization of mutual interference is a major concern of broadcasters during the transition period when both systems have to co-exist     

Adjacent and co-channel interference from direct sequence spreadspectrum systems on analog PAL

This paper presents extensive results of a laboratory test held to examine the conditions under which analog PAL-G and spread spectrum systems can share spectrum. RF TV protection ratios for adjacent and co-channel spread spectrum interference are derived. For the PAL signal two different received levels, giving undistorted baseband SNR 42 and 37 dB respectively, are examined. Different spread spectrum RF bandwidths and carrier frequency offsets between the analog and digital signal are also included in the experiments. Results for all possible interference conditions and cases are presented in tables and 3-D charts     

Computer prediction of field strength in the planning of radio systems

The application of a method of predicting the field strengths from mobile radio base station transmitters and in radio links is presented, and the extension of the method to facilitate frequency assignment is outlined. The topographic data for a country are stored in a computer and programs are provided which predict the signal levels produced by a specific transmitter at points spaced 0.5 km apart. A further program enables a plotter to be used to derive signal level contours which can be overlaid on a map. The field strength prediction method is proving valuable in the siting of VHF base stations, in the reduction of field testing required for mobile systems, and in the study of possible areas of cochannel interference. It has also been extended to effect path calculations for point-to-point radio links. An extension of the cochannel interference study in which channel assignments are made by a logical procedure so as to maintain co-channel interference below some chosen level while making the minimum demands on the spectrum is outlined. The method described has potential applications in national frequency planning.     

Robust Cognitive‐Radio‐Based OFDM Architecture with Adaptive Traffic Allocation in Time and Frequency

Cognitive radio (CR) has been proposed as an effective technology for flexible use of the radio spectrum. The interference between primary users and CR users, however, becomes a critical problem when they are using adjacent frequency channels with different transmission power levels. In this paper, a robust CR orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) architecture, which can effectively suppress interference to nearby primary users and overcome adjacent channel interference (ACI) to the CR user, is proposed. This new approach is characterized by adaptive data repetition for subcarriers under heavy ACI, and adaptive time spreading for subcarriers near the borders of the CR user's spectrum. The data repetition scheme provides extra power gain against the ACI coming from primary users. Time spreading guarantees an acceptable interference level to nearby primary users. By computer simulation, we demonstrate that, under a CR environment, the proposed CR OFDM architecture outperforms conventional OFDM systems in terms of throughput and BER performance.     

Performance Analysis of a Sectorized Distributed Antenna System with Reduced Co-Channel Interference

1IntroductionThe next generation mobile communication systemissupposedto provide high data rate services such as Inter-net access and multi media applications whichare morelikelyto be affected by Inter-Symbol-Interference(ISI)inwireless multi-path fading …     

Co-Channel and Adjacent Channel Interference in Wireless Cellular Communications

In this paper, the impact of co-channel and adjacent channel interference in mobile cellular radio systems on the cellular system capacity are studied. Simple empirical expressions for average signal to co-channel, signal to adjacent channel and signal to total interference ratios are obtained. The simple empirical results developed in this paper are easier to use in a cellular system design. The maximum number of bits/sec that can be transmitted over a cell area for a given bit error rate and total bandwidth, is proposed as a new definition of capacity of digital cellular systems. The capacity of a cellular system is shown to depend on the excess bandwidth and the number of active users.     

Interference Mitigation in MIMO Systems by Subset Antenna Transmission

This paper investigates subset antenna transmission (SAT) for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems in the presence of strong dominant co-channel interferer. The capacity gain from SAT is investigated in the context of optimal antenna subset selection and power allocation. The SAT does not require channel state information of the co-channel interference, and achieves capacity gains by distributing the transmit power equally over a selected subset of the transmit antennas. The capacity gain of the SAT method is analyzed in terms of transmit power and eigenvalues of channel matrix, and its performance in V-BLAST MIMO systems with various signal constellations is evaluated by computer simulation.