Novel Solution for Multi-connectivity 5G-mmW Positioning

\ua9 2018 IEEE. The forthcoming fifth generation (5G) systems with high beamforming gain antenna units, millimeter-wave (mmWave) frequency bands together with massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) techniques are key components for accurate positioning methods. In this paper, we propose the positioning technique that is relying on the sparsity in the MIMO-OFDM channel in time and spatial domains, together with effective beamforming methods. We will study the proposed solution in a multi-connectivity context, which has been considered so far for the purpose of improving the user equipment (UE) communication data rate. We utilize the multi-connectivity for positioning, in order to improve robustness to measurement errors and increase positioning service continuity. In particular, we show that when a UE that has connectivity to more base stations, the total power and delay needed for positioning can be reduced

Low-Resolution Massive MIMO Under Hardware Power Consumption Constraints

We consider a fully digital massive multipleinput multiple-output architecture with low-resolution analogto-digital/digital-to-analog converters (ADCs/DACs) at the base station (BS) and analyze the performance trade-off between the number of BS antennas, the resolution of the ADCs/DACs, and the bandwidth. Assuming a hardware power consumption constraint, we determine the relationship between these design parameters by using a realistic model for the power consumption of the ADCs/DACs and the radio frequency chains. Considering uplink pilot-aided channel estimation, we build on the Bussgang decomposition to derive tractable expressions for uplink and downlink ergodic achievable sum rates. Numerical results show that the ergodic performance is boosted when many BS antennas with very low resolution (i.e., 2 to 3 bits) are adopted in both the uplink and the downlink

Low-Resolution Massive MIMO Under Hardware Power Consumption Constraints

We consider a fully digital massive multipleinput multiple-output architecture with low-resolution analogto-digital/digital-to-analog converters (ADCs/DACs) at the base station (BS) and analyze the performance trade-off between the number of BS antennas, the resolution of the ADCs/DACs, and the bandwidth. Assuming a hardware power consumption constraint, we determine the relationship between these design parameters by using a realistic model for the power consumption of the ADCs/DACs and the radio frequency chains. Considering uplink pilot-aided channel estimation, we build on the Bussgang decomposition to derive tractable expressions for uplink and downlink ergodic achievable sum rates. Numerical results show that the ergodic performance is boosted when many BS antennas with very low resolution (i.e., 2 to 3 bits) are adopted in both the uplink and the downlink

Improved Local Precoder Design for JT-CoMP With Periodical Backhaul CSI Exchange

Joint transmission (JT) in coordinated multipoint (CoMP) systems can be used to significantly improve the data rate of the cell-edge users (UEs) via cooperation of base stations (BSs). In a frequency division duplex system, the UEs need to feedback the channel state information (CSI) to its strongest BS. In a distributed JT-CoMP setup, the exchanging of CSI can occur periodically over the backhaul. Any feedback of CSI would need to trigger immediate exchange of CSI among the BSs to preserve the gains of JT-CoMP. We propose to utilize the newly available local CSI to locally improve the precoding performance. This is performed in-between the triggered periodic CSI exchange between BSs. We characterize the performance between exchanging and not exchanging the CSI for local precoder design (LPD) in terms of the average sum rate with UE mobility and different feedback intervals. We solve the decentralized LPD for weighted sum rate maximization with partial new CSI, and show that significant part of the JT-CoMP gains can still be preserved

CELTIC CP5-026 WINNER+, D1.8 Intermediate Report on CoMP (Coordinated Multi-Point) and Relaying in the Framework of CoMP.

This deliverable is an intermediate report on CoMP (Coordinated Multi-Point) and on Relaying in the Framework of CoMP. It describes the second set of innovations encompassing concepts about promising principles or ideas as well as detailed innovative techniques in the framework of WINNER+ system concept. For each concept, the associated benefits as well as the corresponding requirements on the system architecture and protocols, measurements and signalling, are considered. Regarding CoMP algorithms, focus is put on schemes with reduced requirements in terms of backhauling considering two categories: “Coordinated Beamforming”, and “Joint Processing”. As for relaying, a relay-assisted interference channel, and a distributed LDPC coding for a Decode and Forward relay are introduced

The Road to IMT-Advanced Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art and Innovation Areas Addressed by the WINNER+ Project

The WINNER project phases I and II contributed to the development, integration and assessment of new mobile networks techniques from 2004 to 2007. Some of these techniques are now in the 3GPP LTE and IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) standards, while others are under consideration for LTE-Advanced and 802.16m. The WINNER+ project continues this forward-looking work for IMT-Advanced technologies and their evolutions, with a particular focus on 3GPP LTE-Advanced. This article provides an overview of the WINNER system concept and several of its key innovative components

CELTIC CP5-026 WINNER+, D2.1 Preliminary WINNER+ System Concept

This deliverable provides an overview of the WINNER+ system concept which encompasses the following innovations areas for IMT-Advanced technologies: advanced RRM, spectrum technologies, advanced co-located antennas and coordinated multipoint systems. The concepts of each of these areas are described thoroughly. These concepts are composed of techniques and methods that were identified out of a wider set

CELTIC CP5-026 WINNER+, D2.2 Enabling Techniques for LTE-A and beyond

This deliverable summarizes the most promising enabling techniques for LTE-A and beyond in seven major areas. These areas are: Carrier Aggregation, Coordinated Multipoint Systems, Femtocells, Network Coding, MIMO, Quality of Service, Resource allocation, and Relaying. A description of the most relevant scenarios where the techniques can be used is given. Further the end-2-end performance approach is presented. Finally future research directions of enabling techniques beyond LTE-A are given

CELTIC CP5-026 WINNER+, D2.2 Enabling Techniques for LTE-A and beyond

This deliverable summarizes the most promising enabling techniques for LTE-A and beyond in seven major areas. These areas are: Carrier Aggregation, Coordinated Multipoint Systems, Femtocells, Network Coding, MIMO, Quality of Service, Resource allocation, and Relaying. A description of the most relevant scenarios where the techniques can be used is given. Further the end-2-end performance approach is presented. Finally future research directions of enabling techniques beyond LTE-A are given

CELTIC CP5-026 WINNER+, D1.4 Initial Report on Advanced Multiple Antenna Systems

This deliverable captures the first set of best innovative concepts identified in the field of Advanced Multiple Antenna Systems for potential inclusion into the WINNER+ system concept. The concepts consist of promising principles or ideas as well as detailed innovative techniques. For each concept, the associated benefits as well as the corresponding requirements on the system architecture and protocols, measurements and signalling, are considered. The document involves two main tracks: development of new advanced antenna schemes in the context of conventional cellular networks, and a study of coordinated multipoint transmission and reception, where multiple network nodes cooperate to enhance system performance