Software defined radio : architectures, systems, and functions

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• Preface = xiii
• Abbreviations = xv
• Contributors' Biographies = xxiii
• Introduction = xxxiii
• PartⅠ : Reconfigurability in Heterogeneous Networks = 1
• 1 Reconfigurable Systems in a Heterogeneous Environment / Markus Dillinger ; Soodesh Buljore = 3
• 1.1 Reconfigurable Systems in Future Networks = 3
• 1.1.1 Key Objectives and General Requirements for Reconfigurable Systems = 6
• 1.1.2 Radio Reconfiguration Control = 6
• 1.1.3 Creation and Provision of Services over Converging Networks and Different Radio Access Modes = 6
• 1.1.4 User Environment Management = 7
• 1.1.5 Logical Architecture for Reconfigurable Systems = 7
• 1.1.6 Constraining Considerations = 7
• 1.1.7 Definition of Reconfigurable Systems = 8
• 1.1.8 Reconfigurable Terminals in Heterogeneous Radio Network Environments = 9
• 1.1.9 Functional Abstraction Layers between the Mobile Radio Heterogeneous Entities and the Reconfigurable Terminal = 9
• 1.2 System Functions for Reconfigurability in Mobile Networks = 10
• 1.2.1 Reconfiguration Support Architecture = 12
• 1.2.2 Functional Distribution = 13
• 1.2.3 Network Coupling and Reconfiguration Support = 14
• Acknowledgements = 23
• References = 23
• PartⅡ : Requirements for Reconfigurable Terminals = 25
• 2 User Requirements for SDR Terminals / Raquel Navarro-Prieto ; Genevieve Conaty = 27
• 2.1 Introduction = 27
• 2.2 Methodology = 28
• 2.2.1 Overview of the TRUST User Requirements Methodology = 29
• 2.2.2 Overview of Detailed Requirements Gathering Methodology = 30
• 2.3 Results = 36
• 2.3.1 Mode Switching and Air Interface Download = 36
• 2.3.2 User Profiles = 37
• 2.3.3 Video = 38
• 2.3.4 Group Communication = 39
• 2.3.5 Security = 40
• 2.3.6 Battery Life = 41
• 2.3.7 System Resources = 41
• 2.3.8 General Requirements = 42
• 2.3.9 Methodological Critique = 42
• 2.4 Conclusions = 43
• Acknowledgements = 45
• References = 45
• 3 The Need for Network Reconfigurability Management / Nancy Alonistioti ; Nikos Houssos = 47
• 3.1 Introduction - The Evolution of Mobile Service Provision Towards 3G and Beyond = 47
• 3.1.1 Service Provision in the Pre-3G Era = 48
• 3.1.2 Mobile Services in 3G and Beyond - the Vision = 49
• 3.2 The Need for Network Reconfigurability = 52
• 3.2.1 Network Reconfigurability - Enablers for Next Generation Mobile Service Provision = 52
• 3.2.2 Reconfigurability Functionality in Mobile Networks = 53
• 3.3 Towards the Realisation of Network Reconfigurability Management = 55
• 3.3.1 Challenges in Realising Network Reconfigurability Management = 55
• 3.3.2 A Reconfiguration Management and Service Provision Platform(RMSPP) = 57
• 3.4 Reconfigurability Management as Adaptability Enabler = 68
• 3.5 Platform Operation Scenarios = 69
• 3.5.1 Service Deployment = 69
• 3.5.2 Service Discovery, Adaptation, Downloading and Execution = 70
• References = 71
• 4 Adaptive Protocols / Spyros Panagiotakis ; Vangelis Gazis = 73
• 4.1 Introduction = 73
• 4.2 Scope and Applicability = 74
• 4.2.1 Definition = 74
• 4.2.2 Protocol Adaptability in a Generic Reconfigurable Environment = 75
• 4.2.3 Applicability = 77
• 4.3 Requirements for the SDR Architecture = 79
• 4.4 Issues on Adaptive Protocol Provision = 80
• 4.4.1 Protocol Downloading = 80
• 4.4.2 Adaptive Protocol Stacks = 82
• 4.4.3 Execution Environment for Adaptive Protocols = 83
• 4.4.4 Ad hoc Networking = 86
• 4.5 Generic Management Architecture Providing for Protocol Adaptability and Reconfiguration = 87
• 4.5.1 Introduction = 87
• 4.5.2 Issues on Protocol Adaptability and Reconfiguration Management = 88
• References = 91
• PartⅢ : Networks Supporting Reconfigurable Terminals = 93
• 5 Network Architectures and Functions / Nikolas Olaziregio et al. = 95
• 5.1 Requirements for the Reconfiguration Process = 95
• 5.1.1 System Aspects = 95
• 5.1.2 Reconfiguration Process = 98
• 5.2 Logical Functions Supporting Reconfigurable Terminals = 100
• 5.2.1 Terminal Functionalities = 100
• 5.2.2 Network Functionalities = 103
• 5.3 Design and Development Considerations for Reconfigurability = 106
• 5.3.1 Factors Influencing Terminal Reconfiguration = 106
• 5.3.2 Centralised vs. Distributed Proxy Architecture = 108
• 5.3.3 Location of Proxies in Cellular Networks = 108
• 5.3.4 Collection of Valuable Information = 109
• 5.4 Network Architecture = 110
• 5.4.1 Interworking Scenario and Vertical Handover Support = 110
• 5.4.2 Software Download Support = 114
• 5.4.3 Bandwidth Management Module = 117
• 5.4.4 System Infrastructure = 119
• 5.5 Ad Hoc Network Support = 127
• 5.5.1 Introduction = 127
• 5.5.2 Ad Hoc Networks and Reconfigurable Terminals = 128
• 5.5.3 Ad Hoc Network Topologies = 128
• 5.5.4 Some Reconfigurability Aspects = 130
• 5.5.5 Summary of the Impact on the Architecture = 130
• 5.6 A Generic Reconfigurable Network Architecture with Distributed Intelligence = 131
• 5.6.1 Intelligent Reconfigurable Radio Network Concept = 131
• 5.6.2 CAST Generic Architecture = 132
• 5.6.3 Reconfigurability Management = 135
• 5.7 Conclusion = 141
• Acknowledgements = 141
• References = 141
• 6 Self-Learning and Adaptive Systems : The CODA Approach / Tereska Karran ; Kambiz Madani ; George R. Ribeiro-Justo = 143
• 6.1 What if CODA? = 143
• 6.2 The CODA Architecture = 144
• 6.3 The Conceptual Architecture = 145
• 6.3.1 A General Conceptual Architecture = 146
• 6.4 The Logical Architecture of CODA = 147
• 6.4.1 Using CODA for Network Reconfiguration = 150
• 6.5 The Practical Implementation of CODA = 160
• 6.5.1 The Internal Structure of a Typical CODA Layer = 161
• 6.5.2 Data Warehouse Architectural Considerations = 161
• Acknowledgements = 163
• References = 163
• 7 Open APIs for Flexible Service Provision and Reconfiguration Management / Nancy Alonistioti ; Spyros Panagiotakis ; Maria Koutsopoulou ; Vangelis Gazis ; Nikos Houssos = 165
• 7.1 Introduction = 165
• 7.1.1 Evolving Communications Environment = 165
• 7.1.2 Evolving Management Paradigm = 166
• 7.1.3 Implications for Software Defined Radio Aspects = 167
• 7.2 Open APIs = 167
• 7.2.1 Definition - Significance for Mobile Service Provision = 167
• 7.2.2 Applicability of Open APIs = 168
• 7.2.3 Advantages／Challenges = 168
• 7.2.4 Ongoing Research and Standardisation Efforts = 170
• 7.3 Service Provision and Reconfiguration Management = 171
• 7.3.1 The Need for Adaptability and Reconfiguration in Various Layers = 171
• 7.3.2 Open APIs for Flexible Service Provision and Service Adaptability = 172
• 7.3.3 Open APIs for Policy-Based Reconfiguration Management = 173
• 7.3.4 Open APIs for the Support Service Adaptability = 173
• 7.3.5 Open APIs for the Application of Reconfiguration Management Slgnalling = 174
• 7.3.6 Open APIs for Resource Access and Management = 183
• 7.3.7 Open APIs for Terminal Reconfiguration Management = 184
• 7.3.8 Open APIs for Providing for Advanced Charging Service Management = 185
• 7.3.9 Open APIs Enabling Policy-Based Reconfiguration Management = 186
• References = 188
• 8 Framework for Charging and Billing for Reconfigurable Services / Nancy Alonistioti ; Maria Koutsopoulou = 191
• 8.1 Introduction = 191
• 8.2 Involved Players in Service Provision and Charging Processes = 193
• 8.3 Requirements for Charging in Reconfigurable Environments = 195
• 8.4 Open Framework for the Support of Advanced Charging and Billing Functions = 196
• 8.5 Charging and Billing as an Intelligent Reconfigurable Service = 198
• 8.6 The CAB Service Adapted to Each VHE - VASP Category = 200
• 8.7 Location-Based Charging = 201
• References = 205
• PartⅣ : Profile and Radio Resource Management = 207
• 9 Communication Profiles / Eiman Mohyeldin ; Egon Schulz ; Michael Fahrmair ; Christian Salzmann = 209
• 9.1 Introduction = 209
• 9.2 Communication Profiles = 210
• 9.2.1 Terminal Profile = 211
• 9.2.2 Service Profile = 212
• 9.2.3 Network Profile = 215
• 9.2.4 User Profile = 216
• 9.3 Communication Profile Architecture = 221
• 9.3.1 Profile Data Structure = 221
• 9.3.2 XML Structure = 223
• 9.3.3 Distribution of Profile Data = 224
• 9.3.4 Access to Profile Data = 225
• 9.4 Management of Communication Profiles = 226
• 9.4.1 Communication Classmarks = 227
• 9.4.2 Dynamic Classmarks for Reconfigurable Terminals = 228
• 9.4.3 Compression and Coding = 231
• 9.4.4 Meta Profiles Data = 233
• References = 234
• 10 Radio Resource Management in Heterogeneous Networks / Jijun Luo ; Markus Dillinger ; Lucas Elicegui ; David Grandblaise = 237
• 10.1 Introduction = 237
• 10.1.1 Definition of Radio Resource Management = 237
• 10.1.2 Radio Resource Units over RRM Phases = 238
• 10.1.3 RRM Challenges and Approaches = 241
• 10.1.4 RRM Modelling and Investigation Approaches = 248
• 10.2 Investigations of JRRM in Heterogeneous Networks = 250
• 10.2.1 Measuring Gain in the Upper Bound Due to JRRM = 250
• 10.2.2 Circuit-Switched System = 251
• 10.2.3 Packet-Switched System = 255
• 10.3 Functions and Principles of JRRM = 257
• 10.3.1 General Architecture of JRRM = 257
• 10.3.2 Detailed RRM Functions in Sub-Networks and Overall Systems = 261
• References = 276
• 11 An Efficient Scheme for JRRM and Spectrum-Sharing Methods / Didier Bourse ; Lucas Elicegui ; David Grandblasie ; Nicolas Motte = 279
• 11.1 Spectrum Management = 280
• 11.1.1 Spectrum Allocation = 280
• 11.1.2 Spectrum Regulation = 282
• 11.2 Flexible Spectrum Allocation(FSA) in a Reconfigurable Radio Context = 286
• 11.2.1 Vision for New Flexible Spectrum Management - European Projects = 286
• 11.2.2 Flexible Spectrum Management and Spectrum Sharing = 289
• 11.3 Characteristics of the JRRM Scheme = 304
• 11.3.1 Enabling the JRRM Operation = 305
• 11.3.2 Theoretical Models = 305
• 11.3.3 Application to 3G Radio Access Technologies = 318
• 11.3.4 Future Evolution in Heterogeneous Environments = 323
• References = 327
• 12 Mode Identification and Monitoring of Available Air Interfaces / Georgios Vardoulias ; Jafar Faroughi-Esfahani = 329
• 12.1 Problem Definition : Mode Monitoring and Identification of Air Interfaces = 329
• 12.1.1 General Overview of the IMI and AMM = 330
• 12.1.2 Time Considerations = 332
• 12.1.3 Solutions under Consideration = 334
• 12.2 A Generic Framework for Calculation of the Worst-Case Mean Cell Selection Time in a Dynamic Spectrum Allocation Environment = 336
• 12.2.1 Definitions and Assumptions = 337
• 12.2.2 Calculation of the Worst-Case Mean Cell Selection Time = 340
• 12.2.3 A GSM／UMTS Based Example = 345
• 12.2.4 Results and Discussion = 347
• References = 350
• PartⅤ : Software and Hardware Reconfiguration = 353
• 13 Reconfiguration of the Network Elements / Gyula Rabai ; Sandor Imre = 355
• 13.1 Introduction = 355
• 13.1.1 Reconfiguration of Base Stations and Mobile Terminals = 355
• 13.1.2 Abstract Modelling of Reconfigurable Devices = 356
• 13.1.3 The Role of Local Intelligence in Reconfiguration = 357
• 13.1.4 Performance Issues = 358
• 13.2 Classification and Rating of Reconfigurable Hardware = 358
• 13.2.1 Processing Elements = 359
• 13.2.2 Connection Elements = 360
• 13.2.3 Global Interconnect Networks = 361
• 13.2.4 Hierarchical Interconnect Networks = 362
• 13.2.5 Installing a New Configuration = 364
• 13.3 Applying Reconfiguration Strategies = 366
• 13.3.1 Reconfiguration Based on Comparison = 366
• 13.3.2 Resource Recycling = 366
• 13.3.3 Flexible Workload Management at the Physical Layer = 366
• 13.4 Optimised Reconfiguration = 367
• 13.4.1 Optimisation Parameters and Algorithms = 367
• 13.4.2 Optimisation Algorithms = 367
• 13.5 Specific Reconfiguration Requirements = 369
• 13.5.1 Reconfiguring Base Stations = 369
• 13.5.2 Reconfiguring Mobile Terminals = 370
• 13.6 Conclusions and Future Trends = 370
• References = 371
• 14 Management, Control and Data Interfaces / K. Moessner ; S. Gultchev(TBC) = 373
• 14.1 Reconfigurable Elements = 373
• 14.2 System and Reconfiguration Interfaces = 374
• 14.2.1 System-Wide Control and Management Interfaces = 375
• 14.2.2 Data and Reconfiguration Control Interfaces = 376
• 14.3 Aspects of Interfaces in Reconfigurable Equipment = 377
• 14.3.1 Abstraction and Simplification = 378
• 14.3.2 Modularisation = 378
• 14.3.3 Interface Hierarchies = 379
• 14.4 Reconfiguration Management Interfaces = 380
• 14.4.1 Terminal - Internal Interfaces = 381
• 14.4.2 Terminal - Network Interfaces = 384
• 14.4.3 Network Interfaces = 386
• 14.5 Interface Framework for Reconfigurable Equipment = 386
• 14.6 Conclusions = 388
• References = 388
• 15 Reconfiguration Principles for Adaptive Baseband / David Lund ; Mehul Mehta = 389
• 15.1 Introduction = 389
• 15.1.1 The Software Element of the Baseband Sub-System = 389
• 15.2 Technical Challenges for an Adaptive Baseband = 391
• 15.3 Adaptive Baseband Software = 392
• 15.4 Software Architecture = 394
• 15.4.1 Parameterisation of Baseband Modules = 396
• 15.4.2 Implementation Properties = 396
• 15.4.3 Baseband Software Structure = 397
• 15.5 Reconfigurable Hardware Abstraction = 398
• 15.5.1 Partitioning of Hardware = 398
• 15.5.2 Defining a Configurable Partition = 398
• 15.5.3 Connecting Configurable Partitions = 398
• 15.5.4 Example Partitioning = 399
• 15.6 Hardware Independence = 400
• 15.7 Database Structure = 400
• 15.7.1 Hardware Definition = 400
• 15.7.2 Function Library = 402
• 15.7.3 Chain Definition = 402
• 15.7.4 XML Descriptions = 402
• 15.8 Control of Reconfigurable Hardware = 403
• 15.8.1 Class HWResource = 403
• 15.8.2 Class HWLocation = 404
• 15.8.3 Interface Configurable = 404
• 15.8.4 Class ConfiguredFunction = 404
• 15.8.5 Interface Controllable = 405
• 15.8.6 Class Function = 405
• 15.8.7 Portability = 405
• 15.9 Example Use of the API = 405
• 15.9.1 Fizzware Structure = 406
• 15.10 Runtime Support = 407
• 15.10.1 Resource Allocation = 407
• 15.10.2 Connection Support = 408
• 15.11 Conclusion = 409
• References = 409
• Index = 411