Advances in Mobile Computing and Communications: Perspectives and Emerging Trends in 5G Networks

Advances in 4G Communication Networks: A 5G Perspective
M. Bala Krishna and Stefan Schwarz
Introduction
Evolution toward 5G Networks
Challenges in 5G Networks
Emerging Trends in 5G Networks
LTE/LTE-A 4G and Beyond Technology
MIMO Enhancements: 3D Beamforming, Full-Dimension MIMO, and Massive MIMO
Millimeter-Wave Communication Technology
References
Radio Propagation and Channel Modeling Aspects of 4G Networks and Beyond
Narges Noori
Introduction
Principles and Background of Propagation and Channel Modeling
Classification and Principles of Channel Models
4G and Beyond Channel Modeling Challenge
MIMO Channel Modeling for 4G and Beyond
Outdoor Channel Modeling for 4G and Beyond
Indoor Channel Modeling for 4G and Beyond
Outdoor to Indoor Channels
Millimeter-Wave Channel Measurement, Characterization Challenges, and Future Directions
Channel Modeling in Other Applications of Modern Broadband Communications
Initial Metis Channel Models for 5G Networks
Conclusions
Future Research Directions
References
Limited Feedback for 4G and Beyond
Stefan Schwarz
Channel State Information Feedback Concepts of 3GPP LTE
Channel State Information Feedback Concepts for 5G
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Game Theory Application for Power Control and Subcarrier Allocation in OFDMA Cellular Networks
Emmanuel Duarte-Reynoso, Domingo Lara-Rodríguez, and Fernando Ramírez-Mireles
4G and Beyond Networks: A Challenge for Dynamic Spectrum Allocation and Power Control
Basic Power Control Algorithms and Capacity Maximization
Game Theoretic Dynamic Resource Allocation
Case Study: Energy Efficiency
Conclusions
Future Research Directions
References
Millimeter-Wave Technology for 5G Networks
Narges Noori
Introduction
Millimeter-Wave Technology Issues and Applications
Millimeter-Wave Regulation and Standardization
Millimeter-Wave Systems
Millimeter-Wave Antennas for Multi-Gigabit Transmission
Millimeter-Wave Technology for Future 5G Cellular Networks
Propagation and Channel Characterizations for 5G Millimeter-Wave Cellular Networks
Massive MIMO for 5G Millimeter-Wave Cellular Networks
Conclusions
Future Research Directions
References
Multicellular Heterogeneous Networks: A 5G Perspective
M. Bala Krishna
Introduction
OFDM and OFDMA Techniques in HetNets
Dense HetNets
Components of Multi-Cellular Heterogeneous Networks
Software-Defined Cellular Networks
Mobile Cloud Computing in Multi-Cellular HetNets
Multi-Tier Architecture of Cloud RAN for Efficient Data Management in HetNets
Internet of Things in LTE/HetNets
Inband/Outband Vehicular Communication in Small Cell HetNets
References
Energy-Efficient Mobile Wireless Network Operations for 4G and Beyond Using HetNets
Isaac Woungang, Glaucio H.S. Carvalho, Alagan Anpalagan, Sanjay Kumar Dhurandher, Md. Mizanur Rahman, and Kazi Islam
Introduction
4G and 5G HetNets System Design Components and Considerations
Radio Resource Management Schemes for HetNets
Energy-Efficient Schemes for HetNets
Proposed Energy-Efficient RRM Design for HetNets
Energy Efficiency Improvements Using HetNets
Numerical Results
Conclusions
Future Research Directions
Acknowledgment
References
Opportunistic Multi-Connect with P2P WiFi and Cellular Providers
Marat Zhanikeev
Multi-Hop, MultiPath, and MultiConnect
Multi-Connect as Network Virtualization
Group-Connect in Practice: A University Campus
Group-Connect Methods and Trace-Based Analysis
Conclusions
Future Research Directions
References
Video Streaming over Wireless Channels: 4G and Beyond
Marat Zhanikeev
Advanced Video Streaming
Wireless Video Streaming
Mobile Multimedia Communications: 4G and Beyond
Wireless Technology in Massive Crowds
Performance Metrics, Analysis, and Optimization
Case Study—The Challenge: An Olympic Stadium
Conclusions
Future Research Directions
References