Zhang H., Lee J., Quek T.Q,S.,I C.-L. (Eds.) Ultra-dense Networks: Principles and Applications

Cambridge University Press, 2020. — 335 p. — ISBN: 9781108497930.Understand the theoretical principles, key technologies and applications of UDNs with this authoritative survey. Theory is explained in a clear, step-by-step manner, and recent advances and open research challenges in UDN physical layer design, resource allocation and network management are described, with examples, in the context of B5G and 6G standardization. Topics covered include NOMA-based physical layer design, physical layer security. Interference management, 3D base station deployment, software defined UDNs, wireless edge caching in UDNs, UDN-based UAVs and field trials and tests. A perfect resource for graduate students, researchers and professionals who need to get up to speed on the state-of-the-art and future opportunities in UDNs.
The network densification is one of the prominent solutions in fifth-generation (5G) networks to utilize spectrum resources through intensive deployment of small cells. However, the traffic management in dense networks may become a serious challenge for underlying infrastructure supporting the virtual core network. Moreover, 5G will employ different types of communication frameworks: ultrareliable low-latency communication (URLLC), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), and massive Internet of Things (mIoT). Each identify standard slice types (STTs) that have different performance requirements and enabling technologies. However, network developers will need to provide a concise modeling on how those logic networks would be administrated on top of physical network.OverviewUltra-dense Networks and Sliced Network Services.
Ultra-dense Cloud Radio Access Network Architecture.
Physical Layer Design
NOMA-Based Ultra-dense Networks.
Physical Layer Security in Ultra-dense Networks.
Millimeter-Wave Multiantenna Ultra-dense Networks.
Interference Management in Ultra-dense Networks.
3D-Based Base Station Deployment in Ultra-dense Networks.
Power Control in Full-duplex Ultra-dense Heterogeneous Networks.
Resource Allocation and Network Management
Delay and Traffic Matching in Ultra-dense Networks.
Traffic Offloading in Software Defined Ultra-dense Networks.
Resource Allocation in Ultra-dense Networks.
Wireless Edge Caching in Ultra-dense Networks.
User Association in Ultra-dense Networks.
UAV-Based Ultra-dense Networks.
Generalized Low-Rank Optimization for Ultra-dense Fog-RANs.
Field Trials and Tests
Field Trials and Tests on Ultra-dense Networks.