Physical Layer Frame in Signalling-Data Separation Architecture: Overhead and Performance Evaluation

Mohamed, A., Onireti, O. , Qi, Y., Imran, A., Imran, M. A. and Tafazolli, R. (2014) Physical Layer Frame in Signalling-Data Separation Architecture: Overhead and Performance Evaluation. In: 20th European Wireless Conference (European Wireless 2014), Barcelona, Spain, 14-16 May 2014, pp. 820-825. ISBN 9783800736218

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Abstract

Conventional cellular systems are dimensioned according to a worst case scenario, and they are designed to ensure ubiquitous coverage with an always-present wireless channel irrespective of the spatial and temporal demand of service. A more energy conscious approach will require an adaptive system with a minimum amount of overhead that is available at all locations and all times but becomes functional only when needed. This approach suggests a new clean slate system architecture with a logical separation between the ability to establish availability of the network and the ability to provide functionality or service. Focusing on the physical layer frame of such an architecture, this paper discusses and formulates the overhead reduction that can be achieved in next generation cellular systems as compared with the Long Term Evolution (LTE). Considering channel estimation as a performance metric whilst conforming to time and frequency constraints of pilots spacing, we show that the overhead gain does not come at the expense of performance degradation.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Additional Information:This work was made possible by NPRP grant No. 5-1047- 2437 from the Qatar National Research Fund (a member of The Qatar Foundation).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Imran, Professor Muhammad and Onireti, Oluwakayode
Authors: Mohamed, A., Onireti, O., Qi, Y., Imran, A., Imran, M. A., and Tafazolli, R.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
ISBN:9783800736218
Published Online:27 June 2014

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