Unified WiMAX network design with service optimisation. (29th June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Teterin, Vitaly; Hurley, Steve; Allen, Stuart M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of autonomous and adaptive communications systems. Volume 4:Number 3(2011)
• Page Start: 220
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2011-06-29
• Subjects: network design -- frequency planning -- WiMAX optimisation -- operational planning -- cell planning -- base station configuration -- OFDMA -- subchannel allocation -- worldwide interoperability -- microwave access; Adaptive computing systems -- Periodicals; Wireless communication systems -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Periodicals; 004.6
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-8632

Abstract

This paper presents an automated framework for the operational planning of WiMax networks. The framework consists of a cell planning (network design) algorithm that selects and fully configures base station sites, together with an automatic frequency planning algorithm for assigning subchannels in an OFDMA scheme. Results are presented, which indicate that it is preferable to include the frequency planning directly in the cell planning process rather design the network and subsequently assign subchannels.