Planning and Design of Next-Generation Wireless Networks

在过去的三十年里，无线和蜂窝网络令人难以置信地在全球范围内传播。第三代(3G)网络非常受欢迎，下一代网络(4G和5G)有可能更受欢迎。ABI Research最近的一项研究预测，到2012年底，全球LTE用户将超过4000万。然而，这些新一代网络成本高昂且复杂，这使得规划和设计非常具有挑战性。在这种背景下，竞争激烈的蜂窝网络市场要求运营商利用高效的设计工具。规划工具用于优化网络，使运营商和用户都满意。一方面，用户希望能够以负担得起的价格无缝获得不同的高质量服务。另一方面，运营商希望拥有一个始终运营的网络，拥有高用户数量、高容量和高质量，而资本支出和运营支出则较低。因此，该研究计划的主要目标是开发新一代模型、算法和软件工具，以便规划、设计和运营下一代无线网络。

Wireless and cellular networks have unbelievably spread across the globe during the last three decades. Third generation (3G) networks were very popular and next generation networks (4G and 5G) have the potential to be even more popular. A recent study by ABI Research predicts that global LTE subscriptions will exceed 40 million by the end of 2012. However, these new network generations are costly and complex which makes the planning and design very challenging. In this context, the competitive market of cellular networks mandates operators to capitalize on efficient design tools. Planning tools are used to optimize networks and keep both operators and users satisfied. On one side, users expect to have seamless access to different high quality services with affordable prices. On the other side, operators expect to have an always-operational network with high number of users, capacity and quality with low capital expenditure and operational expenditure. As a result, the main objective of this research program is to develop a new generation of models, algorithms, and software tools in order to plan, design, and operate next-generation wireless networks.