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Incremental RBF-based cross-tier interference mitigation for resource-constrained dense IoT networks in 5G
Omar Alruwaili1, Jaganathan Logeshwaran2, Yuvaraj Natarajan3
1Department of Computer Engineering and Networks, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72388, Saudi Arabia.
This study introduces an adaptive interference mitigation technique for 5G Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The novel incremental Radial Basis Function (RBF) approach enhances network performance by dynamically managing interference in dense IoT deployments.
Area of Science:
- Wireless Communication
- Network Engineering
- Signal Processing
Background:
- Dense deployment of resource-constrained Internet of Things (IoT) devices in 5G networks causes significant cross-tier interference.
- Interference degrades network performance, impacting reliable and efficient data transmission.
- Existing mitigation techniques often treat interference as static, failing to adapt to dynamic IoT environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel approach for cross-tier interference mitigation in 5G communication systems with dense, resource-constrained IoT networks.
- To develop a dynamic interference modeling and optimization technique using an incremental Radial Basis Function (RBF).
- To improve network capacity, reliability, and overall system performance through adaptive resource allocation.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing an incremental Radial Basis Function (RBF) technique to model and optimize interference patterns.
- Dynamically updating the RBF model to adapt to the changing nature of IoT networks.
- Intelligently allocating resources and optimizing mitigation parameters based on IoT device spatial distribution, location, and density.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated effectiveness of the incremental RBF-based approach in mitigating cross-tier interference.
- Achieved substantial improvements in communication performance through extensive experiments and simulations.
- Observed increased throughput, decreased packet loss, and reduced latency in 5G IoT networks.
Conclusions:
- The proposed incremental RBF method offers a dynamic and adaptive solution for interference mitigation in dense 5G IoT networks.
- This approach effectively addresses the challenges posed by resource-constrained IoT devices and their spatial distribution.
- The findings highlight significant enhancements in key performance indicators, paving the way for more robust 5G IoT communication.
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