@inproceedings{2d0a057d94c54b4e89426594bf2a5467,
title = "Spectral efficiency improvements in HetNets by exploiting device-to-device communications",
abstract = "Next generation cellular networks require huge capacity, ubiquitous coverage and maximum energy efficiency. In order to meet these targets, Device-to-device (D2D) communication is being considered for future heterogeneous networks (HetNets). In this paper, we consider a three tier hierarchical HetNet by exploiting D2D communication in traditional HetNet. D2D communication is deployed within the HetNet where closely located mobile users are engaged in direct communication without routing the traffic through cellular access network. The proposed configuration mandates to reduce the interference offered by the resultant HetNet by reducing the transmitter-receiver distance and ensuring that the mobile users are transmitting with adaptive power subject to maintaining their desired link quality. In this context, we analyzed and compared the spectral efficiency improvements in hierarchical HetNet against traditional HetNet. Simulation results show that D2D communication offers much higher spectral efficiency as compared to traditional HetNet.",
keywords = "D2D communication, Hierarchical HetNet, Power control, Small base stations, Spectral efficiency",
author = "Mustafa, \{Hafiz A.\} and Shakir, \{Muhammad Z.\} and Sambo, \{Yusuf A.\} and Qaraqe, \{Khalid A.\} and Imran, \{Muhammad A.\} and Erchin Serpedin",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2014 IEEE.; 2014 IEEE Globecom Workshops, GC Wkshps 2014 ; Conference date: 08-12-2014 Through 12-12-2014",
year = "2014",
month = mar,
day = "18",
doi = "10.1109/GLOCOMW.2014.7063540",
language = "English",
series = "2014 IEEE Globecom Workshops, GC Wkshps 2014",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "857--862",
booktitle = "2014 IEEE Globecom Workshops, GC Wkshps 2014",
address = "United States",
}