Abstract

Bandwidth calendaring refers to the possibility of shifting some bulk data transfers, typically of large size with less stringent real-time constraint, to the moments when the network is less congested. In this paper, we exploit calendering in radio resource allocation in Cloud-based Radio Access Networks (C-RANs), where calendaring naturally fits the centralized C-RAN architecture. We formulate the optimal calendaring problem using Integer Linear Programming (ILP), taking into account specific constraints of users' connections and the C-RAN operator. Given the complexity of the optimization problem, we devise effective heuristics producing close-to-optimum solutions in polynomial time. Extensive simulations, conducted in representative network scenarios, demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed approach in improving the performance of C-RAN scheduling.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.