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Optimization of Training and Feedback Overhead for Beamforming over Block Fading Channels
We examine the capacity of beamforming over a single-user, multi-antenna link
taking into account the overhead due to channel estimation and limited feedback
of channel state information. Multi-input single-output (MISO) and multi-input
multi-output (MIMO) channels are considered subject to block Rayleigh fading.
Each coherence block contains symbols, and is spanned by training
symbols, feedback bits, and the data symbols. The training symbols are used
to obtain a Minimum Mean Squared Error estimate of the channel matrix. Given
this estimate, the receiver selects a transmit beamforming vector from a
codebook containing {\em i.i.d.} random vectors, and sends the
corresponding bits back to the transmitter. We derive bounds on the
beamforming capacity for MISO and MIMO channels and characterize the optimal
(rate-maximizing) training and feedback overhead ( and ) as and the
number of transmit antennas both become large. The optimal is
limited by the coherence time, and increases as . For the MISO
channel the optimal and (fractional overhead due to training and
feedback) are asymptotically the same, and tend to zero at the rate . For the MIMO channel the optimal feedback overhead tends to zero
faster (as ).Comment: accepted for IEEE Trans. Info. Theory, 201
Coded DS-CDMA Systems with Iterative Channel Estimation and no Pilot Symbols
In this paper, we describe direct-sequence code-division multiple-access
(DS-CDMA) systems with quadriphase-shift keying in which channel estimation,
coherent demodulation, and decoding are iteratively performed without the use
of any training or pilot symbols. An expectation-maximization
channel-estimation algorithm for the fading amplitude, phase, and the
interference power spectral density (PSD) due to the combined interference and
thermal noise is proposed for DS-CDMA systems with irregular repeat-accumulate
codes. After initial estimates of the fading amplitude, phase, and interference
PSD are obtained from the received symbols, subsequent values of these
parameters are iteratively updated by using the soft feedback from the channel
decoder. The updated estimates are combined with the received symbols and
iteratively passed to the decoder. The elimination of pilot symbols simplifies
the system design and allows either an enhanced information throughput, an
improved bit error rate, or greater spectral efficiency. The interference-PSD
estimation enables DS-CDMA systems to significantly suppress interference.Comment: To appear, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communication
Using Channel Output Feedback to Increase Throughput in Hybrid-ARQ
Hybrid-ARQ protocols have become common in many packet transmission systems
due to their incorporation in various standards. Hybrid-ARQ combines the normal
automatic repeat request (ARQ) method with error correction codes to increase
reliability and throughput. In this paper, we look at improving upon this
performance using feedback information from the receiver, in particular, using
a powerful forward error correction (FEC) code in conjunction with a proposed
linear feedback code for the Rayleigh block fading channels. The new hybrid-ARQ
scheme is initially developed for full received packet feedback in a
point-to-point link. It is then extended to various different multiple-antenna
scenarios (MISO/MIMO) with varying amounts of packet feedback information.
Simulations illustrate gains in throughput.Comment: 30 page
Robust Distributed Estimation over Multiple Access Channels with Constant Modulus Signaling
A distributed estimation scheme where the sensors transmit with constant
modulus signals over a multiple access channel is considered. The proposed
estimator is shown to be strongly consistent for any sensing noise distribution
in the i.i.d. case both for a per-sensor power constraint, and a total power
constraint. When the distributions of the sensing noise are not identical, a
bound on the variances is shown to establish strong consistency. The estimator
is shown to be asymptotically normal with a variance (AsV) that depends on the
characteristic function of the sensing noise. Optimization of the AsV is
considered with respect to a transmission phase parameter for a variety of
noise distributions exhibiting differing levels of impulsive behavior. The
robustness of the estimator to impulsive sensing noise distributions such as
those with positive excess kurtosis, or those that do not have finite moments
is shown. The proposed estimator is favorably compared with the amplify and
forward scheme under an impulsive noise scenario. The effect of fading is shown
to not affect the consistency of the estimator, but to scale the asymptotic
variance by a constant fading penalty depending on the fading statistics.
Simulations corroborate our analytical results.Comment: 28 pages, 10 figures, submitted to IEEE Transactions on Signal
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Performance Analysis of Heterogeneous Feedback Design in an OFDMA Downlink with Partial and Imperfect Feedback
Current OFDMA systems group resource blocks into subband to form the basic
feedback unit. Homogeneous feedback design with a common subband size is not
aware of the heterogeneous channel statistics among users. Under a general
correlated channel model, we demonstrate the gain of matching the subband size
to the underlying channel statistics motivating heterogeneous feedback design
with different subband sizes and feedback resources across clusters of users.
Employing the best-M partial feedback strategy, users with smaller subband size
would convey more partial feedback to match the frequency selectivity. In order
to develop an analytical framework to investigate the impact of partial
feedback and potential imperfections, we leverage the multi-cluster subband
fading model. The perfect feedback scenario is thoroughly analyzed, and the
closed form expression for the average sum rate is derived for the
heterogeneous partial feedback system. We proceed to examine the effect of
imperfections due to channel estimation error and feedback delay, which leads
to additional consideration of system outage. Two transmission strategies: the
fix rate and the variable rate, are considered for the outage analysis. We also
investigate how to adapt to the imperfections in order to maximize the average
goodput under heterogeneous partial feedback.Comment: To appear in IEEE Trans. on Signal Processin
Fundamental Limits in MIMO Broadcast Channels
This paper studies the fundamental limits of MIMO broadcast channels from a high level, determining the sum-rate capacity of the system as a function of system paramaters, such as the number of transmit antennas, the number of users, the number of receive antennas, and the total transmit power. The crucial role of channel state information at the transmitter is emphasized, as well as the emergence of opportunistic transmission schemes. The effects of channel estimation errors, training, and spatial correlation are studied, as well as issues related to fairness, delay and differentiated rate scheduling
Principles of Physical Layer Security in Multiuser Wireless Networks: A Survey
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the domain of physical layer
security in multiuser wireless networks. The essential premise of
physical-layer security is to enable the exchange of confidential messages over
a wireless medium in the presence of unauthorized eavesdroppers without relying
on higher-layer encryption. This can be achieved primarily in two ways: without
the need for a secret key by intelligently designing transmit coding
strategies, or by exploiting the wireless communication medium to develop
secret keys over public channels. The survey begins with an overview of the
foundations dating back to the pioneering work of Shannon and Wyner on
information-theoretic security. We then describe the evolution of secure
transmission strategies from point-to-point channels to multiple-antenna
systems, followed by generalizations to multiuser broadcast, multiple-access,
interference, and relay networks. Secret-key generation and establishment
protocols based on physical layer mechanisms are subsequently covered.
Approaches for secrecy based on channel coding design are then examined, along
with a description of inter-disciplinary approaches based on game theory and
stochastic geometry. The associated problem of physical-layer message
authentication is also introduced briefly. The survey concludes with
observations on potential research directions in this area.Comment: 23 pages, 10 figures, 303 refs. arXiv admin note: text overlap with
arXiv:1303.1609 by other authors. IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials,
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