Resource allocation in macrocell-femtocell network using genetic algorithm

Hanaa Marshoud, Hadi Otrok, Hassan Barada, Rebeca Estrada, Abdallah Jarray, Zbigniew Dziong

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Abstract

In this paper, we consider the problem of resource allocation in two-tier networks taking into consideration nondense femtocell deployments. The following limitations can be remarked from the prior work in the field of resource allocation: (1) resources are underutilized due to the equal power distribution in macrocell, (2) access to public users in femtocells is restricted to avoid depriving own subscribers transmissions, and (3) degradation of signal-to-noise ratio due to noise effects has not been evaluated. To overcome these limitations, we propose a joint power and bandwidth allocation among two tiers together with base station selection using genetic algorithm. Our solution is able to: (1) maximize the overall system throughput, (2) find an appropriate serving base station for each user, and (3) bandwidth and power assigned to each user. Simulations were conducted and a comparison with a Weighted Water Filling algorithm is carried out.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2012 IEEE 8th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications, WiMob 2012
Pages474-479
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 IEEE 8th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications, WiMob 2012 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 8 Oct 201210 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications
ISSN (Print)2161-9646
ISSN (Electronic)2161-9654

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE 8th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications, WiMob 2012
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period8/10/1210/10/12

Keywords

  • Femtocell
  • Genetic Algorithm
  • Macrocell
  • Resource Allocation

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