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Decentralized spectrum and radio resource management enabled by an on-demand Cognitive Pilot Channel

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This paper presents a framework to achieve an efficient dynamic and decentralized spectrum and radio resource usage in heterogeneous wireless network scenarios. The envisaged technical solution follows a layered approach, where joint radio resource management (JRRM) and advanced spectrum management mechanisms are identified at both the intra- and inter-operator levels. The importance of cognitive network functionalities is highlighted. An on-demand Cognitive Pilot Channel (CPC) is proposed as radio enabler solution for decentralized operation with decision making processes executed at the mobile terminal side. The suitability of the proposed solution is shown by comparison with a broadcast CPC approach. Finally, the paper presents and evaluates decentralized JRRM algorithms both at the intra- and inter-operator levels using the proposed framework.

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This work was performed in project E2R II/E3 which has received research funding from the Community's Sixth Framework program. This paper reflects only the authors’ views and the Community is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. The contributions of colleagues from E2R II/E3 consortium are hereby acknowledged. The work is also partially funded by the Spanish Research Council under COGNOS (Ref. TEC2007-60985) grant and by TEC2006-26867-E (E2RII) CICYT grant.

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Sallent, O., Agustí, R., Pérez-Romero, J. et al. Decentralized spectrum and radio resource management enabled by an on-demand Cognitive Pilot Channel. Ann. Telecommun. 63, 281–294 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12243-008-0029-2

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