Spectrum sensing in cognitive femtocell network based on near‐field source localisation using genetic algorithm

Abstract

Cognitive femtocell has emerged as a promising technique for indoor users in wireless communication systems since they opt the cognitive and self-configuration capabilities. Spectrum sensing is a non-trivial approach in cognitive radio networks. A number of methods have been used for spectrum sensing in femtocells with a cognitive engine. In this work, the authors have proposed a near field source localisation technique through which the cognitive femtocell will be able to detect the active femtocells in the licensed band and will get additional information including the range, amplitude, angle and operating frequency of a certain femtocell.