Frequency Division Multiple Access Research Articles

Optimized Architecture for Efficient OFDMA Network Design

This study presents a novel approach to enhancing the design and performance of OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) networks, with a particular focus on WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) for Best Effort (BE) services. The proposed method integrates a robust Markovian analytical model with four advanced scheduling algorithms: throughput fairness, resource fairness, opportunistic scheduling, and throttling. A sophisticated simulator was developed, incorporating an ON/OFF traffic generator, user-specific wireless channels, and a dynamic central scheduler to validate the model’s accuracy and evaluate its robustness by dynamically allocating radio resources per frame. The validation study showed that the proposed model reduced simulation time by over 90%, completing analytical calculations in just 15 min, compared to nearly 2 days for simulations using conventional scheduling algorithms. Performance metrics such as the average number of active users and resource utilization closely matched those from the validation study, confirming the model’s accuracy. In the robustness study, the model consistently performed well across diverse traffic distributions (exponential and Pareto) and channel conditions. The proposed architecture increased network throughput by up to 25% and reduced latency under dynamic conditions, demonstrating its scalability, adaptability, and efficiency as a crucial solution for next-generation wireless communication systems.

Energy-efficient resource allocation for UAV-aided full-duplex OFDMA wireless powered IoT communication networks

The rapid development of wireless-powered Internet of Things (IoT) networks, supported by multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and full-duplex technologies, has opened new avenues for simultaneous data transmission and energy harvesting. In this context, optimizing energy efficiency (EE) is crucial for ensuring sustainable and efficient network operation. This paper proposes a novel approach to EE optimization in multi-UAV-aided wireless-powered IoT networks, focusing on balancing the uplink data transmission rates and total system energy consumption within an orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) framework. This involves formulating the EE optimization problem as a Multi-Objective Optimization Problem (MOOP), consisting of the maximization of the uplink total rate and the minimization of the total system energy consumption, which is then transformed into a Single-Objective Optimization Problem (SOOP) using the Tchebycheff method. To address the non-convex nature of the resulting SOOP, characterized by combinatorial variables and coupled constraints, we developed an iterative algorithm that combines Block Coordinate Descent (BCD) with Successive Convex Approximation (SCA). This algorithm decouples the subcarrier assignment and power control subproblems, incorporates a penalty term to relax integer constraints, and alternates between solving each subproblem until convergence is reached. Simulation results demonstrate that our proposed method outperforms baseline approaches in key performance metrics, highlighting the practical applicability and robustness of our framework for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of real-world UAV-assisted wireless networks. Our findings provide insights for future research on extending the proposed framework to scenarios involving dynamic UAV mobility, multi-hop communication, and enhanced energy management, thereby supporting the development of next-generation sustainable communication systems.

Utilizing orthogonal frequency division multiple access technology to mitigate carrier and symbol interference in wireless communication networks

Utilizing orthogonal frequency division multiple access technology to mitigate carrier and symbol interference in wireless communication networks

Frequency Division Multiple Access with High Performance Based on Several Defect Resonators According to the Fibonacci Sequence in 1D Photonic Star Waveguide Structure

Frequency Division Multiple Access with High Performance Based on Several Defect Resonators According to the Fibonacci Sequence in 1D Photonic Star Waveguide Structure

Characterization of the GLONASS-K1+ atomic frequency standard

The fifth GLONASS-K1 satellite with space vehicle number R807 was launched in October 2022. It represents the first spacecraft of the K1+ generation, which offers various technical innovations. Compared to previous K1 satellites, R807 also transmits a code-division multiple access (CDMA) signal in the L2 frequency band in addition to L1 and L2 frequency-division multiple access (FDMA) and L3 CDMA signals. Thus, R807 is the first spacecraft of the K1+ generation. A geometry- and ionosphere-free triple carrier combination is used to analyze the GLONASS R807 clock consistency at different frequencies. Significant inconsistencies were found showing up as variations with a peak-to-peak amplitude of up to 40 cm and periods between 15 min and a few days. Whereas the ultimate explanation for these variations is not known, it is likely that they originate from cross-talk of two oscillators with similar frequency. A short-term clock analysis for integration times up to 100 s based on the one-way carrier phase (OWCP) method shows a superior stability of the R807 clock compared to all other GLONASS satellites including the new K2 generation. The Allan deviation computed from 5 s clock estimates confirms this finding for integration times up to 600 s but shows a significant bump at longer integration times due to the periodic variations mentioned above. Single-frequency OWCP processing confirms consistency of the L1 and L2 FDMA signals whereas the L3 CDMA signal shows a slight phase shift. Although the spurious variations mask the true performance of the K1+ atomic frequency standard, its behavior at short integration times points at a new type of GLONASS satellite clock.

Antenna and attitude modeling of modernized GLONASS satellites

Next to the legacy frequency division multiple access (FDMA) signals in the L1 and L2 band, modernized GLONASS satellites of the M+, K1, and K2 generation also transmit new code division multiple access (CDMA) signals on L3, and, in part, the L1 and L2 frequencies. Depending on the specific satellite platform, either a common antenna or two distinct antennas are used for the individual signals. As a novel feature, the new CDMA navigation messages provide information on the antenna phase center locations as well as the spacecraft orientation during rate-limited noon and midnight turns. We establish a comprehensive set of phase center positions for the individual GLONASS antennas from manufacturer data and information in the CDMA navigation messages, inferred from the comparison of FDMA and CDMA broadcast ephemerides, and obtained from antenna baseline estimates using a triple-frequency carrier phase combination. Based on these, reference values for the signal-specific PCOs of each block of modernized GLONASS spacecraft are derived that may be used to extend the current antenna model of the International GNSS Service (IGS) to all frequency bands. Complementary to the analysis of antenna phase center information, the new CDMA attitude model for GLONASS-K satellites is reviewed. Algorithms for computing relevant parameters of the rate-limited yaw slews including the ramp-up and -down phase based on the Sun/orbit geometry are derived that enable a concise attitude modeling in GLONASS orbit determination and precise point positioning. The model is validated through comparison with yaw angle estimates derived from triple-frequency observations showing consistency at the 1° level for the K2 satellite. On the other hand, unexpected accelerations during noon turns of GLONASS-M+ are identified, which may cause short-term yaw angle deviations of up to 20° relative to attitude models in common use within the IGS.

Information Theory and Coding Techniques for 5G Wireless Communication Systems: Towards Efficient Spectrum Utilization

The introduction of 5G wireless communication networks has initiated a new period of connectivity, offering extremely high data rates, minimal delay, and extensive device compatibility. However, in order to fully use the capabilities of 5G, it is crucial to prioritize the effective exploitation of spectrum. Efficiency in data transmission is achieved by the optimization of data transmission, error minimization, and maximization of throughput, which are facilitated by information theory and coding techniques. This work examines the convergence of information theory and coding methods in the context of 5G wireless communication systems, with an emphasis on improving the efficiency of spectrum usage. The core of information theory is centered around the notion of entropy, which measures the level of uncertainty linked to a random variable. Information theory offers valuable insights into the underlying constraints of communication networks by utilizing concepts like channel capacity and error-correcting codes. When it comes to 5G, it is crucial to comprehend these limitations in order to develop transmission strategies that effectively utilize the spectrum resources at hand. Coding techniques, such as forward error correction (FEC) and channel coding, are essential for reducing the impact of noise, interference, and fading in wireless channels. Forward Error Correction (FEC) is a technique that enhances the reliability of transmitted data by introducing redundancy. This allows receivers to repair errors without requiring retransmissions, thus increasing the efficiency of the available spectrum. Advanced coding techniques such as low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes and polar codes are crucial for delivering high data transfer rates and reliability in 5G networks. By combining various access strategies, such as orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) and non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), along with advanced coding schemes, we can achieve higher spectral efficiency and increase the capacity for users. These strategies facilitate the optimal distribution of resources, enabling multiple users to efficiently share the same spectrum while satisfying their quality-of-service demands. Information theory and coding.

Supporting VoIP communication in IEEE 802.11ax networks: A new admission control and scheduling resource allocation scheme

The current IEEE 802.11ax standard enhances Wi-Fi networks with a series of new features, such as multi-user (MU) transmission, an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) scheme and the ability to multiplex traffic from different access categories (ACs). These features can be utilized to enhance the QoS support for VoIP traffic and optimize the usage of IEEE 802.11ax network resources. This work proposes a new scheme to multiplex VoIP calls in IEEE 802.11ax MU frames and a new scheduler and resource allocation algorithm specifically designed for VoIP data traffic. Our scheduler allocates VoIP packets requiring longer transmission times into the same frame(s), minimizing the channel air-time assigned to VoIP transmission. In addition, unused radio resources in the MU frame are leveraged to transmit best-effort packets along with VoIP packets. For completeness, we also define a call admission control (CAC) algorithm that anticipates channel saturation conditions to ensure VoIP users can maintain a guaranteed level of QoS. Based on simulation results, our scheme is more efficient in reducing channel utilization than other schedulers such as multi-user round-robin (RR) (implemented by ns-3) or single-user FIFO. For example, for 30 VoIP stations using the G.711 codec under mixed channel conditions, our scheme reduces by 30% the air-time required to transmit VoIP packets. When coupled with the ability to also send best-effort packets along with VoIP packets, this translates into a higher throughput (i.e. 10 Mbit/s vs 4 Mbit/s) and more simultaneous VoIP users with guaranteed QoS (up to 46 VoIP users vs 26 and 28 users for the multi-user RR and single-user FIFO scheduling algorithms, respectively).

GLONASS-K2 signal analysis

K2 is a new generation of GLONASS satellites that provides code division multiple access (CDMA) signals in the L1, L2 and L3 frequency bands in addition to legacy L1 and L2 signals based on frequency division multiple access (FDMA) modulation. The first GLONASS-K2 satellite was launched in August 2023 and started signal transmission in early September 2023. Based on measurements with a 30-m high-gain antenna, spectral characteristics of the various signal components are described and relative power levels are identified. A 3 dB (L1) to 4 dB (L2) higher total power is determined for the CDMA signal compared to the legacy FDMA signal and an equal power of the open service and secured CDMA signal components is found. The ranging code of the L2 channel for service information, which has not been publicly disclosed so far, is identified as a Gold code sequence consistent with the data channel of the L1 open service CDMA signal. The high-gain antenna measurements are complemented by tracking data from terrestrial receivers that enable a first assessment of user performance. An up to 50% improvement in terms of noise and multipath performance is demonstrated for the new L1 and L2 CDMA signals in comparison with their legacy counterpart, but no obvious differences between the different binary phase-shift keying and binary offset carrier modulations of the data and pilot components of these signals could be identified for the test stations. Triple-frequency carrier phase observations from L1, L2, and L3 CDMA signals exhibit good consistency at the noise and multipath level, except for small variations that can be attributed to slightly different antenna phase patterns on the individual frequencies. Overall, the new CDMA signals are expected to notably improve and facilitate precise point positioning applications once fully deployed across the GLONASS constellation.

A Hybrid Anti-Collision Protocol Based on Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Readers

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology plays a crucial role in various Internet of Things (IoT) applications, necessitating the integration of RFID systems into dense networks. However, the presence of numerous readers leads to collisions, degrading communication between readers and tags and compromising system performance. To tackle this challenge, researchers have proposed Medium Access Control (MAC) layer protocols employing different channel access methods. In this paper, we present a novel solution, the Distributed Time Slot Anti-Collision protocol (DTS-AC), which employs a new TDMA notification system to address Reader-to-Reader Interference (RRI), while incorporating FDMA-based frequency resource management to resolve Reader-to-Tag Interference (RTI) collision issues. Simulation results demonstrate that DTS-AC significantly improves performance in dense RFID networks by enhancing read rates, with scalability benefits based on the number of readers, channels, and Time Slots (TSs). Moreover, the cost-effectiveness of DTS-AC facilitates efficient deployment in RFID networks, emphasizing considerations of time delay and data sensitivity.

Progressive Pattern Interleaver with Multi-Carrier Modulation Schemes and Iterative Multi-User Detection in IoT 6G Environments with Multipath Channels.

Sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks demand a more efficient implementation of non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) schemes for severe multipath fading environments to serve multiple users. Using non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) schemes in IoT 6G networks is a promising solution to allow multiple users to share the same spectral and temporal resource, increasing spectral efficiency and improving the network's capacity. In this work, we have evaluated the performance of a novel progressive pattern interleaver (PPI) employed to distinguish the users in interleaved division multiple access (IDMA) schemes, suggested by 3GPP guidelines as a NOMA scheme, with two multi-carrier modulation schemes known as single-carrier frequency-division multiple access (SC-FDMA) and orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), resulting in SC-FDMA-IDMA and OFDM-IDMA schemes. Both schemes are multi-carrier schemes with orthogonal sub-carriers to deal against inter-symbol interference (ISI) and orthogonal interleavers for the simultaneous access of multiple users. It has been suggested through simulation outcomes that PPI performance is adequate with SC-FDMA-IDMA and OFDM-IDMA schemes in terms of bit error rate (BER) under multipath channel conditions. Moreover, regarding bandwidth requirement and the implementation complexity of the transmitted interleaver structure, PPI is superior to the conventional random interleaver (RI).

Hybrid Multiple Access Techniques Performance Analysis Of Dynamic Resource Allocation

The Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) are promising techniques for next-generation wireless systems. Although much attention in the literature considered these techniques, an effective combination between such systems as hybrid multiple access (HMA) needs more attention. For this reason, this paper devotes to proposing two different scenarios of HMA using multi-user OFDM (MU-OFDM) and power domain (PD) NOMA for downlink transmission to overcome the limitations of both Orthogonal Multiple Access (OMA) and NOMA. Due to the randomness of a wireless channel, different user grouping strategies and dynamic power allocation (DPA) strategies are employed to satisfy users’ requirements. The proposed systems give high flexibility utilizing bitrate allocation and user fairness. System results show superior performance to traditional OMA and NOMA systems. The achieved variety of fairness is helpful for the diversity of applications which is a principal requirement for beyond-fifth-generation (B5G) networks. The next step in this analysis is to enhance the proposed systems’ spectral efficiency (SE) by introducing beamforming for massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems. The bit error rate (BER) result of the proposed system achieves almost the same error floor with a benefit of approximately 10 dB signalto-noise ratio (SNR) when 90 resource blocks (RBs) are used.

Optimizing the Timeliness of Hybrid OFDMA-NOMA Sensor Networks with Stability Constraints

In this paper, we analyze the timeliness of a multi-user system in terms of the age of information (AoI) and the corresponding stability region in which the packet rates of users lead to finite queue lengths. Specifically, we consider a hybrid OFDMA-NOMA system where the users are partitioned into several groups. While users in each group share the same resource block using non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), different groups access the fading channel using orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA). For this system, we consider three decoding schemes at the service terminals: interfering decoding, which treats signals from other users as interference; serial interference cancellation, which removes signals from other users once they have been decoded; and the enhanced SIC strategy, where the receiver attempts to decode for another user if decoding for a previous user fails. We present the average AoI for each of the three decoding schemes in closed form. Under the constraint of the stable region, we find the minimum AoI of each decoding scheme efficiently. The numerical results show that by optionally choosing the decoding scheme and transmission rate, the hybrid OFDMA-NOMA outperforms conventional OFDMA in terms of both system timeliness and stability.

Traffic-Aware Energy-Efficient Resource Allocation for RSMA Based UAV Communications

Traffic measurement will play an essential role in future networks to reveal the traffic requirements of the users, which will support network operations like resource allocation. In this paper, we study the traffic-aware resource allocation problem for downlink rate-splitting multiple access (RSMA) based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communications. Specifically, with the help of traffic measurement, user requirements on achievable rate are known as prior knowledge to the UAV. Considering user requirements, we maximize the energy efficiency of the UAV by jointly optimizing the UAV deployment, beamforming, rate allocation, and subcarrier allocation. To overcome the non-convexity of the above problem, a joint optimization is developed to solve it iteratively. First, a heuristic approach is proposed to find the three-dimensional location of the UAV. Then, successive convex approximation approach is utilized to optimize RSMA parameters. Moreover, we formulate the subcarrier allocation problem as a many-to-one two-sided matching game, which is tackled by the swap matching algorithm. Numerical results suggest that the proposed subcarrier allocation scheme outperforms benchmark schemes, and RSMA based schemes perform close to that based on non-orthogonal multiple access, which all outperform orthogonal frequency division multiple access based scheme.

Wireless Temperature Measurement for Curved Surfaces Based on AlN Surface Acoustic Wave Resonators.

In this paper, we propose a novel method for temperature measurement using surface acoustic wave (SAW) temperature sensors on curved or irregular surfaces. We integrate SAW resonators onto flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) to ensure better conformity of the temperature sensor with the surface of the object under test. Compared to traditional rigid PCBs, FPCBs offer greater dynamic flexibility, lighter weight, and thinner thickness, which make them an ideal choice for making SAW devices working for temperature measurements under curved surfaces. We design a temperature sensor array consisting of three devices with different operating frequencies to measure the temperature at multiple points on the surface of the object. To distinguish between different target points in the sensor array, each sensor operates at a different frequency, and the operating frequency bands do not overlap. This differentiation is achieved using Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) technology. Experimental results indicate that the frequency temperature coefficients of these sensors are -30.248 ppm/°C, -30.195 ppm/°C, and -30.115 ppm/°C, respectively. In addition, the sensor array enables wireless communication via antenna and transceiver circuits. This innovation heralds enhanced adaptability and applicability for SAW temperature sensor applications.

Resource allocation and passive beamforming for IRS‐assisted short packet systems

AbstractThis paper investigates an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) assisted downlink short packet transmission system, where an access point sends short packets to multiple devices with the help of an IRS. Specifically, a performance comparison between the frequency division multiple access and time division multiple access is conducted for the considered system, from the perspective of average age of information (AoI). To minimize the maximum average AoI among all devices, the resource allocation and passive beamforming are jointly optimized. However, the formulated problem is difficult to solve due to the non‐convex objective function and coupled variables. Thus, an alternating optimization based algorithm is proposed by exploiting the semidefinite relaxation and bisection search techniques. Simulation results show that time division multiple access can achieve lower AoI by exploiting the time‐selective passive beamforming of IRS for maximizing the signal to noise ratio of each device consecutively. Moreover, it also shows that as the length of information bits becomes sufficiently large as compared to the available bandwidth, the proposed frequency division multiple access transmission scheme becomes more favourable due to more flexible power allocation.

Lamb waves-based PCF-DMA: An anti-interference synchronous independent data transmission scheme for multiple cross-space users

Due to the high cost and safety risk brought about by wire penetration within the aerospace and underwater structure, reliable wireless cross-space multiple access transmission techniques become highly necessary. Lamb waves data transmission is recognized as a feasible solution, since it utilizes the solid structures as the transmission medium without being affected by electromagnetic radiation. However, in the case of synchronous transmission of multiple users, the aggravation of inter-access interference would severely weaken the reliability of the transmission system. Focusing on the issue of anti-interference synchronous independent data transmission for multiple cross-space users, this study proposes a Lamb waves-based pulse code frequency division multiple access (PCF-DMA) scheme. Firstly, a fast pulse position modulation strategy is established to improve the transmission rate. Considering the characteristics of the Lamb waves excitation pulses as the codeword, a PCF-DMA multiple access encoding method is designed. Secondly, by sparsely representing the Lamb waves physical transmission channel, a shift-invariant sparse deconvolution technology is proposed for decoding. Specially, to achieve reliable multiple access transmission with the PCF-DMA scheme, a normalized cross-correlation coefficient is used as the design criterion of the Lamb wave pulses. To validate these concepts, a three-user PCF-DMA data transmission system based on Lamb waves is built. The experimental results illustrate that the proposed design criterion can accurately predict the reliability of the multiple access transmission system. The bit error rate (BER) of the proposed PCF-DMA scheme is 30 % lower than that of conventional FDMA within a signal-to-noise ratio of −12 to 8 dB. Further, the influence factor analysis for the BER and communication rate are conducted. Finally, a synchronous independent data transmission for multiple cross-space users is achieved, with a maximum communication rate of 92.9 kbps per user and a BER below 0.17 %.

Optimization of Energy and Spectrum Sensing Using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access

Optimization of Energy and Spectrum Sensing Using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access

DLLBVS: Design of a High-Efficiency Deep Learning based Low-BER Video Streaming Model for High-Noise Wireless Networks

Design of video streaming models for high-noise networks is a multimodal process that requires efficient channel modelling, noise analysis, error-specific stream control, intelligent data augmentation, etc. This article proposes design of a high-efficiency deep learning based low-BER (Bit Error Rate) Video streaming model for high-noise wireless networks. The proposed model initially uses a Long-Short-Term Memory (LSTM) block for estimation of frame level features, and then uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) based modulation platform for transmission and reception of processed video frames. The OFDMA model is cascaded with a chaotic communication module, which assists in improving data fidelity under different noise conditions. The chaotic communication module is optimized using Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), which assists in setting up its hyperparameters for better efficiency under real-time communication scenarios. Video frames were pre-processed using Dual Neural Networks that assisted in estimation of differential frame information sets. Due to estimation of this differential frame information, streaming speed is improved, which assists in increasing number of frames transmitted per second, thereby improving streaming performance for different video types. This frame information is further processed by an iterative Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) based VARMAx Model, which assists in predicting frame removal instances, thus assisting in faster & low error communications. The GRU VARMAx Model optimizes data flow, thus reducing congestion and improving throughput. The model was tested under AWGN (Additive While Gaussian Noise), Rayleigh, & Rician channel types, and its efficiency was compared with standard streaming techniques in terms of communication delay, Bit Error Rate, Peak to Average Power Ratio (PAPR), throughput, communication jitter and computational complexity levels. Based on this comparison it was observed that the proposed model showcased 3.5% lower communication delay, 8.3% lower BER, 5.9% lower PAPR, 10.5% higher throughput, 3.9% lower jitter and 6.4% lower computational complexity, which makes it highly useful for a wide variety of real-time streaming scenarios.

Energy-Efficient RIS-Enabled SISO-OFDMA Communication via Lower Bound Optimization

The pursuit of energy-efficient solutions in the context of reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-assisted wireless networks has become imperative and transformative. This paper investigates the integration of RIS into an orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) framework for multi-user downlink communication systems. We address the challenge of jointly optimizing RIS reflection coefficients alongside OFDMA frequency and power allocations, with the aim of maximizing energy efficiency. This optimization is subject to specific quality-of-service (QoS) requirements for each user equipment (UE) and a constraint on transmission power and the RIS phase shift matrix. To address this complex optimization problem, we propose a novel practical and low-complexity approach that is based on optimizing a computationally efficient and numerically tractable lower bound on energy efficiency. The numerical results highlight the effectiveness of our approach, demonstrating a substantial increase in energy efficiency compared to scenarios without RIS, with random RIS integration, and with the scheme using the Genetic Algorithm (GA).