Resource Allocation in 5G WLAN/Cellular Integrated Network by Utilizing Partially Overlapped Channels

PhD Thesis Proposal Defence


Title: "Resource Allocation in 5G WLAN/Cellular Integrated Network by Utilizing 
Partially Overlapped Channels"

by

Mr. Jiayue LI


Abstract:

By the end of this decade, we will step into the 5th-generation mobile network. 
Compared to the previous four generations, 5G will face an unprecedented amount 
of mobile traffic. Unlike the previous four generations which simply focus on 
achieving a higher peak data rate, 5G aims at a higher capacity per area and a 
seamless user experience by integrating heterogeneous networks. Wireless Local 
Area Networks (WLANs) and cellular networks are two major carriers which allow 
mobile users to access the Internet. The integration of these two networking 
topologies is regarded as a crucial technology to achieve a higher capacity for 
5G. Such a network where WLAN and cellular network are integrated is referred 
to as a WLAN/Cellular Integrated Network (WCIN). In order to optimize the WCIN 
capacity per area, the resource allocation of WCIN is an unavoidable problem 
which needs to be solved.

In this thesis, we solve the resource allocation problem in 5G WCIN by 
utilizing IEEE 802.11ac Partially Overlapped Channels (POCs). Specifically, the 
contributions are summarized as follows:

First, we propose a measurement-based solution to recognize POCs from WCIN.

Second, we empirically study the feasibility of utilizing POCs in WCIN.

Third, we formulate the resource allocation problem in 5G WCIN as a joint 
channel assignment and bandwidth allocation problem. By solving this joint 
problem, we optimize the WCIN capacity globally.


Date:			Friday, 17 February 2017

Time:                  	9:00am - 11:00noon

Venue:                  Room 3501
                         (lifts 25/26)

Committee Members:	Prof. Lionel Ni (Supervisor)
  			Dr. Wei Wang (Chairperson)
 			Prof. Lei Chen
  			Dr. Qiong Luo


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