Abstract
In this paper we present a distributed, fast and fair resource allocation algorithm for a multiuser, wireless LTE OFDMA channel. Extending our previous work, we propose additional efficiency enhancements and discuss the protocol issues involved. We further explore the trade-offs between performance and costs and present an analysis of the overhead and time requirements. The proposed algorithm partitions the users of the wireless network into coalitions and, using the game theoretic concept of the Nash Bargaining Solution (NBS), offers a cooperative solution to the subcarrier allocation problem. The use of the NBS ensures that the fairness provided matches that offered by the widely accepted Proportional Fair (PF) scheduler. Simulation results show that the sum rate achieved can be tuned to be almost equivalent to the sum rate of the PF scheduler, while only requiring limited resources and exchange of information between nodes. At the same time, the extensive efficiency enhancements and its distributed nature render the algorithm fast and low-complexity enough to be suitable for implementation in a real-time wireless system.
| Translated title of the contribution | A fast and fair algorithm for distributed subcarrier allocation using coalitions and the Nash Bargaining Solution |
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| Original language | English |
| Title of host publication | IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Fall) 2011 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
| Pages | 1 - 5 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781424483280 |
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| Publication status | Published - Sept 2011 |
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| ISSN (Print) | 10903038 |
Bibliographical note
Rose publication type: Conference contributionAdditional information: With accompanying conference presentation.
Sponsorship: This research was funded by Toshiba Research Europe Limited (TREL) and Great Western Research (GWR).
Terms of use: Copyright ©2011 IEEE. Reprinted with permission, from 'Vatsikas, S. ; Armour, S. ; De Vos, M. ; Lewis, T. ; 'A fast and fair algorithm for distributed subcarrier allocation using coalitions and the Nash bargaining solution'; IEEE VTC Conference Fall, September 2011.
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Keywords
- wireless LTE OFDMA channel
- Nash Bargaining Solution (NBS)
- Proportional Fair (PF) scheduler