The application of a bistatic intersystem interference model to radio systems co-ordination and satellite systems optimization

This paper presents results from a new theoretical model to estimate bistatic rain scatter interference between terrestrial radio relay systems and earth-satellite systems operating at the same frequency. The current model used by the CCIR was developed in the early 1970s when system packing density was low and the large earth-station antennas allowed the consideration of narrow beam approximations. This resulted in a small common volume of intersection of the two beams and large circular contours. The recent increase in microwave communications traffic and the improvements in technology have meant that very small aperture terminals (VSATs) can be employed, and hence the model must allow for the consideration of sidelobes, low gain antennas and non-uniform rain cells intersecting much larger common volumes. Aspects of the new model are discussed and different assumptions made by the CCIR model are examined. Results from the new model show that the contours are smaller and non-circular and result in much smaller co-ordination areas.     

A PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AUXILIARY CO-ORDINATION CONTOURS FOR HYDROMETEOR SCATTER INTERFERENCE

For many years, hydrometeor scatter interference has not been considered to be of operational concern in the microwave region despite the large co-ordination areas produced by Appendix 28 of the Radio Regulations and by the ITU-R Recommendations, and despite the experimental evidence of rain scatter that supports the basic propagation models contained in the procedure. The main reason for this is the low probability of exact intersection between the transmitter and the receiver main beams assumed by the intentionally conservative co-ordination procedure. This paper describes a method for deriving additional contours based on avoidance angle, this being the angle of the earth-station away from the azimuth bearing of the terrestrial station. Thus, knowledge of the relevant antenna bearings can lead to the rapid elimination from further consideration of stations where the risk of significant interference is remote. Results for two representative earth stations are presented, which highlight the value of including this procedure in the frequency co-ordination process.     

The development of a model to estimate the bistatic transmissionloss associated with intersystem interference

This paper presents a new method for evaluating transmission loss, which is a key factor used in determining the impact of interference between terrestrial radio relay systems and Earth-satellite systems operating at the same frequency. The current model used by the CCIR was developed in the early 1970's when system packing density was low and large earth station antennas allowed the consideration of narrow beam approximations, resulting in a small common volume of intersection of the two beams. The recent increase in microwave communications traffic and improvements in technology have meant that smaller earth station antennas, including very small aperture terminals (VSATs), can be employed and hence the model requires revision. Results from the new model proposed are compared with two experimental geometries and good agreement is found     

The Application of 3D Rain Scatter Model on Horizontally Polarized SHF Signal Propagation in Tropical Location

This paper presents some results of intersystem interference as a result of hydrometeor scattering on horizontally polarized SHF signal propagation in the tropical environment using the 3D rain cell model. The cumulative distribution of transmission loss has been based on the distance dependence (terrestrial station to the center of the common volume distance); frequency dependence and antenna gain dependence. Though there is a less interference (significantly higher transmission loss) at a relatively higher frequency of 20 and 34.8 GHz, the rain-scatter interference problem may not be negligible for a tropical region with high rainfall rate because, for a small percentage of time, the rain scatter power can be received even at a large distance from an interfering station.     

Interference management for spectral coexistence in a heterogeneous satellite network

With the advent of the fifth generation of mobile radio communication by 2020, there will be many challenges such as increasing service demand with low delay in providing billions of end users called the satellite mobile users. It is expected that terrestrial communication systems will be faced with a dense network having many small cells anywhere and anytime. Therefore, there are some remote regions in the world where terrestrial systems cannot provide any services to end users. Furthermore, because of lack of spectral resources, it is very important that the spectrum is shared between satellite systems and terrestrial equipment by a suitable solution to interference management. In this paper, a heterogeneous satellite network that includes low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and terrestrial equipment is proposed to provide low delay services. In this type of structure, interference management based on transmission power control between LEO satellite systems and mobile users is very important for obtaining high throughput. Moreover, in order to mitigate interference, transmission power control is shown based on noncooperative Stackelberg game under many subgames through pricing‐based algorithm and convex optimization method. Finally, the simulation results show that the performance of this study's system model will be improved through the proposed algorithm.     

Interference‐Limited Dynamic Resource Management for an Integrated Satellite/Terrestrial System

An integrated multi‐beam satellite and multi‐cell terrestrial system is an attractive means for highly efficient communication due to the fact that the two components (satellite and terrestrial) make the most of each other's resources. In this paper, a terrestrial component reuses a satellite's resources under the control of the satellite's network management system. This allows the resource allocation for the satellite and terrestrial components to be coordinated to optimize spectral efficiency and increase overall system capacity. In such a system, the satellite resources reused in the terrestrial component may bring about severe interference, which is one of the main factors affecting system capacity. Under this consideration, the objective of this paper is to achieve an optimized resource allocation in both components in such a way as to minimize any resulting inter‐component interference. The objective of the proposed scheme is to mitigate this inter‐component interference by optimizing the total transmission power — the result of which can lead to an increase in capacity. The simulation results in this paper illustrate that the proposed scheme affords a more energy‐efficient system to be implemented, compared to a conventional power management scheme, by allocating the bandwidth uniformly regardless of the amount of interference or traffic demand.     

Survey of ICIC techniques in LTE networks under various mobile environment parameters

LTE networks’ main challenge is to efficiently use the available spectrum, and to provide satisfying quality of service for mobile users. However, using the same bandwidth among adjacent cells leads to occurrence of Inter-cell Interference especially at the cell-edge. Basic interference mitigation approaches consider bandwidth partitioning techniques between adjacent cells, such as frequency reuse of factor m schemes, to minimize cell-edge interference. Although SINR values are improved, such techniques lead to significant reduction in the maximum achievable data rate. Several improvements have been proposed to enhance the performance of frequency reuse schemes, where restrictions are made on resource blocks usage, power allocation, or both. Nevertheless, bandwidth partitioning methods still affect the maximum achievable throughput. In this proposal, we intend to perform a comprehensive survey on Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (ICIC) techniques, and we study their performance while putting into consideration various design parameters. This study is implemented throughout intensive system level simulations under several parameters such as different network loads, radio conditions, and user distributions. Simulation results show the advantages and the limitations of each technique compared to frequency reuse-1 model. Thus, we are able to identify the most suitable ICIC technique for each network scenario.     

Observed negative correlation between an interfering signal on a transhorizon path and wanted signals on terrestrial line-of-sight paths

Results are described which show an enhanced hourly-median signal level observed on a transhorizon path at the same time as faded median signal levels were observed on two line-of-sight paths terminating at the same point. This suggests the need for improved interference co-ordination between satellite Earth stations and terrestrial stations sharing the same frequency bands.<>     

Clustering validity based on the improved S_Dbw* index

For many clustering algorithms, it is very important to determine an appropriate number of clusters, which is called cluster validity problem. In this paper, a new clustering validity assessment index is proposed based on a novel method to select the margin point between two clusters for inter-cluster similarity more accurately, and provides an improved scatter function for intra-cluster similarity. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed index on the data sets under consideration regardless of the choice of a clustering algorithm.     

基于DBF的星—地异构共存认知MIMO系统的干扰减缓

针对星—地网络和地面无线网络共存现象逐渐增多和共存干扰日益严重的问题,分析了一种地球同步轨道(GEO, geosynchronous earth orbit)星—地网络和地面4G移动通信网络异构共存的典型场景,提出了一种地面次用户卫星地面站对地面主用户多入多出(MIMO, multiple input multiple output) 4G基站干扰的异构多用户认知系统模型,并推导了其通用信号处理过程。同时,在4G基站系统内采用数字波束形成(DBF, digital beam forming)技术最小化多天线多用户的认知干扰,设计了一种基于固定方位干扰的最优波束权重(OBW-FAI, optimal beam weight based on fixed azimuth interference)抗干扰算法,权重向量只与干扰源方位有关,不需要实时和重复计算,计算量小。最后,数值仿真结果验证了所提系统和算法可以一定程度地改善星—地网络和地面无线网络异构共存的干扰。     

Interference evaluations and simulations for multisatellite multibeam systems

Third generation communication systems will be characterized by full integration between terrestrial and satellite components. To this aim, global coverage along with not severe requirements for user terminals are mandatory for the satellite segment and the use of constellations of satellites in low or medium Earth orbits (LEO or MEO) seems to be a viable solution. Those satellite systems will adopt multibeam antennas to achieve high spectral efficiency and low‐cost terminals. Thus, interference becomes one of the most limiting factors in terms of both link availability and capacity. The paper presents a more complete interference model than previously published in literature. The identification of the interfering users set has been introduced and all the factors impacting interference generation or isolation have been considered in case of both FDMA and CDMA access. This model is suitable for instantaneous analysis of multisatellite constellations. It has been implemented and time‐domain simulations have been performed to evaluate the impairments due to co‐channel interference for different access techniques for LEO configuration. Simulation results on interference and users spatial distribution, on trade‐offs between interference and system capacity will be presented. Finally, the main interference mitigation techniques will be listed and discussed. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Spectrum allocation method for cognitive satellite network based on service priorities

By using spectrum allocation technology of cognitive radio into integrated satellite and terrestrial networks,the satellite communication network can share spectrum with the terrestrial network and improve utilization efficiency of frequency spectrum in the satellite communication system.Firstly,a spectrum resource sharing model in integrated satellite and terrestrial networks was introduced,and the scenery that cognitive satellite downlinks use the vacant spectrum of terrestrial network was analyzed.Then,the interference and signal model was analyzed.Finally,considering different priority types of satellite terrestrial terminals,a spectrum allocation scheme based on priority was proposed,which could ensure the total throughput in satellite downlink communication and increase the throughput of high-priority terrestrial terminals.     

Uplink Capacity/Coverage Analysis of WCDMA with Switched Beam Smart Antennae

Capacity and coverage represent, in addition to QoS, the three main requirements for W-CDMA based 3G mobile communication systems. These are conflicting requirements; i.e., optimizing one will be on the account of the other two. All three, however, depend largely on the interference levels in the system. Improvements on interference are thought to have a decisive effect on the performance of the 3G system and one important interference reduction technique is the utilization of smart antennae. In this paper, we analyze capacity/coverage on the uplink in W-CDMA system utilizing switched beam smart antennae, SBSA, using a simple model of the antenna, while satisfying a certain minimum level of QoS. Limits imposed by both interference from others and the limited uplink power available to any user in the cell are considered. Results of this paper are analytical formulae for capacity/coverage that take into consideration many of the important parameters of either the antennae or the WCDMA system. A sectional view of improvement gains, if any, of either capacity or coverage upon antenna upgrading/downgrading is provided. It is shown that improvements by the directional SBSA of either capacity or coverage, are only attained at high interference conditions; i.e., higher number of users when considering coverage improvement or smaller coverage areas when considering capacity. The higher the interference conditions are the higher gain over side lobes or more beams SBSA are needed to attain improvement.     

A Cooperative Differential Game of Transmission Power Control in Wireless Networks

This paper presents a transmission power control model for wireless networks. The objective is to guarantee energy efficiency in packet delivery and reduce mutual interference, finally improves network performance. The problem is addressed through a cooperative differential game model, which takes more consideration on the interaction between the sources’ strategic behaviors, fairness among sources and the dynamic evolution of interference level.     

Evaluation of bistatic intersystem interference due to scattering by hydrometeors on tropical paths

Evaluation of bistatic transmission loss cumulative distribution is very useful in assessing the effect of interference due to hydrometeor scatter between the communication links operating at the same frequency. Out of the many factors that could be responsible for the intersystem interference between the microwave communication systems, this paper presents the result of computation of intersystem interference resulting from the hydrometeor scatter on tropical paths. Interference is computed in terms of the cumulative distribution of transmission loss. The effect of varying common volume formed by the intersection of the antenna beams on the transmission loss is investigated. Results show that at frequencies higher than 10 GHz, for antenna separation longer than 100 km, common volume will be in the ice region, leading to a higher interference level at the interfered terminal. Also, results obtained show that because total path attenuation at 30 GHz is lower than at 20 GHz (this is due to the decrease in water vapour attenuation in the 22·2–30 GHz window), transmission loss tends to be higher at 20 GHz than at 30 GHz. In addition, increasing the antenna gain of the interfering station will result in the increasing interference level at the interfered station. Evaluation of the effective transmission loss shows that this parameter gives a better assessment of interference on the tropical propagation paths noted for high-intensity convective precipitation. In this case, the effective transmission loss has been evaluated in terms of the joint occurrence of additional rain attenuation on the wanted path, and the cumulative distribution of transmission loss on the intersecting paths. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Analysis of heterogeneous satellite networks with multi‐user detectors

In this work, a heterogeneous network, where both terrestrial‐ and multiple spot beam‐based geosynchronous satellite networks use the same sub‐channel, is investigated. Moreover, the satellite uses same sub‐channel to serve users across all spot beams. Apart from inter spot beam interference, satellite users also receive strong interfering signal from the terrestrial base station. The satellite receivers manage the inter system interference (ie, interference from terrestrial network) while the inter spot beam interference is mitigated through precoding at the gateway. To be specific, the following interference‐aware detectors are used to mitigate the inter system interference: successive interference canceller (SIC) and joint decoder (JD). The proposed decoders are shown to achieve better data rate and bit error rate (BER) than the interference ignorant decoder at moderate to strong interference levels. Although JD and SIC achieve same sum rate at moderate and strong interference levels, JD is shown to allow the terrestrial user achieve higher data rate than SIC.     

Admission control and handover management for high‐speed trains in vehicular geostationary satellite networks with terrestrial gap‐filling

Following a recent upgrade, the Digital Video Broadcasting—Return Channel Satellite (DVB‐RCS) standard sets up to support terminal mobility. In this scenario, integration with terrestrial systems becomes a primary concern to ensure network connectivity in urban areas. This article proposes an integrated satellite–terrestrial architecture for the provision of broadband services onboard high‐speed trains, in which terrestrial cellular networks are seen as viable gap‐fillers for discontinuous satellite coverage. We derive an analytical model of the hybrid DVB‐RCS‐cellular system by exploiting analogies between the mobility pattern predictability of LEO constellations and that of high‐speed trains. Terminals whose QoS cannot be guaranteed by the satellite segment are proposed to temporarily divert the connections towards the terrestrial infrastructure, where available. Using an iterative approach based on the Erlang fixed‐point approximation, we show performance improvements with respect to stand‐alone satellite systems in terms of handover failure probability and overall resource utilization. The analytical model is also validated via our ns2‐based DVB‐RCS packet‐level simulator. Detailed modelling of synchronization and signalling mechanisms confirms the accuracy of the analytical results, and shows that topology and mobility information can contribute to refine radio resource utilization optimality when used jointly. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Interference from mobile satellite systems through terrain scattering

The emerging generation of personal communications satellites, built to communicate with handheld telephone units, will generate power flux on earth that is orders of magnitude higher than that of the present satellite service, and its potential interference with terrestrial-based systems is of concern. It is proposed here that the flux scattered from the ground surface into the antenna main beam and near sidelobes may cause higher interference than direct coupling into the antenna. This mechanism, previously observed in terrestrial systems, may not be mitigated by adaptive nulling techniques, and is less angle-dependent. A simple model is developed, to be used as a computational tool for assessing the interference and its functional dependence on governing parameters. In the absence of proper terrain scattering models, examples are evaluated by borrowing results from interference observed in terrestrial microwave links, which indicate the possible severity of the effect.     

Analysis of connectivity in Ad-hoc network based on interference and fading channel

In Ad-hoc wireless network,connectivity is a fundamental issue which restricts the design of system protocol.Based on the theory of stochastic geometry,a connectivity model focused on signal-to-interference(SIR) ratio is set up in presence of Nakagami-m fading and interference.This paper derives a close formula of connectivity probability with interference and Nakagami-m fading which is never obtained in previous works.Two-dimension shot-noise theory in stochastic geometry for interference is well applied.The formula is verified by simulation.The results show that the connectivity is affected by the scatter of users,wireless propagation environment,interference and so on.     

Prediction models and measurements of microwave signals scatteredfrom buildings

The planning of urban microwave communication systems must consider the harmful interference these systems cause to existing links, and vice versa. Site shielding is an interference reduction technique wherein a building is used deliberately to shield a radio terminal from interfering signal. The site-shielding factor (SSF) is, however, influenced by the arrival of interference on paths caused by reflection and scatter from nearby buildings. Prediction models are needed to estimate the effects arising from the scatter. The paper develops prediction models based on a plane reflector and discusses experimental measurements aimed at the validation of these models. The paper describes the results of the initial stage of a continuing investigation into building scatter aimed at the formulation of a prediction procedure for site shielding suitable for radio system planning and coordination