Successive Interference Cancellation and Alignment in K-User MIMO Interference Channels with Partial Unidirectional Strong Interference

Recently cellular networks have been densely and heterogeneously deployed indoors and outdoors to expand the network capacity,and thus the in-building propagation loss and the transmit power diversity of access points will exacerbate link heterogeneity and result in partial unidirectional strong interference.To make full use of the strong interference feature,we propose the successive interference cancellation and alignment(SICA)scheme in the K-user interference channel with partial unidirectional strong interference.SICA is designed to transmit two kinds of data streams simultaneously,the alignment streams and superposition streams.The alignment streams will follow the interference alignment criterion to maintain the optimal degrees of freedom(DoF)performance;the superposition streams are handled via successive interference cancellation at all the strongly interfered receivers to improve the overall achievable rate.The joint transceiver designs for SICA is modeled as a weighted sum rate(WSR)maximization problem,and then can be alternately solved for a local optimum according to the optimality equivalence between WSR and its corresponding weighted mean square error(WMMSE)problem.Simulation results have confirmed the sum rate improvement and DoF optimality of the proposed SICA scheme.

Interference Alignment in Two-Way Relay Networks via Rank Constraints Rank Minimization

Interference alignment(IA) is one of the promising measures for the multi-user network to manage interference. The rank constraints rank minimization means that interference spans the lowest dimensional subspace and the useful signal spans all available spatial dimensions. In order to improve the performance of two-way relay network, we can use rank constrained rank minimization(RCRM) to solve the IA problem. This paper proposes left reweighted nuclear norm minimization-γalgorithm and selective coupling reweighted nuclear norm minimization algorithm to implement interference alignment in two-way relay networks. The left reweighted nuclear norm minimization-γ algorithm is based on reweighted nuclear norm minimization algorithm and has a novel γ choosing rule. The selective coupling reweighted nuclear norm minimization algorithm weighting methods choose according to singular value of interference matrixes. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithms considerably improve the sum rate performance and achieve the higher average achievable multiplexing gain in two-way relay interference networks.

Efficient Subchannel Allocation Based on Clustered Interference Alignment in Ultra-Dense Femtocell Networks

In this paper, we exploit clustered interference alignment(IA) for efficient subchannel allocation in ultra-dense orthogonal frequency division multiplexing access(OFDMA) based femtocell networks, which notably improves the spectral efficiency as well as addresses the feasibility issue of IA. Our problem is formulated as a combinatorial optimization problem which is NP-hard. To avoid obtaining its optimal solution by exhaustive search, we propose a two-phases efficient solution with low-complexity. The first phase groups all the femtocell user equipments(FUEs) into disjoint clusters, and the second phase allocates subchannels to the formed clusters where IA is performed. By doing this, the intra-cluster and inter-cluster interferences are mitigated by clustered IA and subchannel allocation in ultra-dense femtocell networks, respectively.Also, low-complexity algorithm is proposed to solve the corresponding sub-problem in each phase. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme not only outperforms other related schemes, but also provides a close performance to the optimal solution.

Interference Alignment Algorithm for Considering the Throughput of Cognitive Users in Cognitive MIMO Network

The cognitive multiple input multiple output( MIMO)network can utilize radio spectrum efficiently and satisfy the demand of high data rate. In order to decrease the interference during transmission,a new interference alignment( IA) algorithm based on cognitive MIMO networks is proposed in this paper. The algorithm is realized by designing two-level pre-coding, the first-level precoding aligns the interference generated by the cognitive users( CUs) to unused sub-channels of the primary user( PU),thereby eliminating the interference of CUs to PU; the second-level precoding is used to improve the throughput of CUs. Simulation shows that the proposed IA algorithm can eliminate the interference that the CUs produce on the PU and improve the throughput of CUs spontaneously.

The Average Achievable Rate of Multi-Antenna Two-Way Relay Networks with Interference Alignment

The large system analysis(LSA)has recently been shown to be a very useful tool for computing the average achievable rate.In this paper,we use LSA to derive the users’average achievable rate of multi-antenna two-way relay networks with interference alignment(IA),and we then derive the rate expressions under both equal power allocation and optimal power allocation.It is shown that the obtained closed-form rate expressions are functions of the average signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)for each data stream.Extensive simulation studies show that the average achievable rate expressions derived through LSA provide accurate estimates of the average achievable rate for two-way relay networks with interference alignment.

Rayleigh Quotient Based Interference Alignment Spectrum Sharing in MIMO Cognitive Radio Networks

An interference alignment(IA)spectrum sharing method based on Rayleigh quotient is proposed for distributed multi-user multi-antenna cognitive radio(CR) networks.The interference from cognitive users(CUs)to the primary(PR) system is constrained through the Rayleigh quotients of channel matrices to deal with the absence of PR users(PUs) in the IA process.As a result,the IA scheme can be applied in CR networks without harmful interference to PUs.Compared with existing IA based spectrum sharing methods,the proposed method is more general because of breaking the restriction that CUs can only transmit on the idle sub-channels of the PR system.Moreover,in comparison to other four spectrum sharing methods applicable in general scene,the proposed method leads to improved performance of achievable sum rate of the CR system as well as guarantees the transmission of PUs.

Achievement of Interference Alignment in General Underlay Cognitive Radio Networks: Scenario Classification and Adaptive Spectrum Sharing

Interference alignment(IA) is suitable for cognitive radio networks(CRNs).However, in IA spectrum sharing(SS) process of general underlay CRNs, transmit power of cognitive radio transmitters usually should be reduced to satisfy interference constraint of primary user(PU), which may lead to low signalto-noise-ratio at cognitive radio receivers(CRRs). Consequently, sum rate of cognitive users(CUs) may fall short of the theoretical maximum through IA. To solve this problem,we propose an adaptive IA SS method for general distributed multi-user multi-antenna CRNs. The relationship between interference and noise power at each CRR is analyzed according to channel state information, interference requirement of PU, and power budget of CUs. Based on the analysis, scenarios of the CRN are classified into 4 cases, and corresponding IA SS algorithms are properly designed. Transmit power adjustment, CU access control and adjusted spatial projection are used to realize IA among CUs. Compared with existing methods, the proposed method is more general because of breaking the restriction that CUs can only transmit on the idle sub-channels. Moreover, in comparison to other five IA SS methods applicable in general CRN, the proposed method leads to improved achievable sum rate of CUs while guarantees transmission of PU.

On Multi-Frequency Channel Interference Alignment of 3 Channels and 4 Users

This paper explores the multi-frequency independent channel interference alignment(MFC-IA) system of 3 channels and4 users,and single data stream transmit,i.e.(3×3,1)~4 system.We derive the analytic solution for(3×3,1)~4 MFC-IA system.Based on the analytic solution,an optimization problem is proposed aim at the optimal IA solution.Then based on such a math model,we propose a simulated annealing(SA) algorithm to search optimal IA solution.The simulation results show that the simulated annealing IA algorithm has a better sum rate performance than iterative maximize signal to interference plus noise ratio(Max-SINR) algorithm.This result can be extended to single data stream multi-antenna IA system with 3 antennas and4 users.

Closed-form interference alignment with heterogeneous degrees of freedom

Interference alignment(IA) has been recognized as a promising technique for obtaining the optimal degrees of freedom(DOF) in interference networks.A closed-form interference alignment design is proposed for three-cell uplink transmissions with heterogeneous DOFs.By exploiting the heterogeneity of DOFs from different transmission links,full or partial interference alignment precoders are calculated at each base station(BS).Aided by information exchange among BSs,the precoders can be finally obtained for all transmission links.Comparing to existing IA methods,the proposed scheme has a closed-form expression.Furthermore,there is no need to go through the iterative adaptation or jointly calculate the precoder and the equalizer.Simulation results show that the proposed design is able to achieve the optimal DOF performance with the advantage of perfect alignment capabilities.

Increasing Throughput and Reducing Delay in Wireless Sensor Networks Using Interference Alignment

With the advent of sensor nodes with higher communication and sensing capabilities, the challenge arises in forming a data gathering network to maximize the network capacity. The channel sharing for higher data transmission leads to interfering problems. The effects of interferences become increasingly important when simultaneous transmissions are done in order to increase wireless network capacity. In such cases, achieving a high throughput and low delay is difficult. We propose a new method that uses interference alignment (IA) technique to mitigate interference effects in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). In IA technique, multiple transmitters jointly encode their signals to intended receivers such that interfering signals are separated and eliminated. Simulation results demonstrate that compared to TDMA algorithms, the proposed method significantly increases the performance of the network delay and throughput by reducing the delay and increasing throughput.

New Approach for Relay and Transceiver Design for Interference Alignment in MIMO Interference Channels

Wireless relaying has been known to provide the improvements in link reliability, spectral efficiency, and coverage extension. In this paper, we use full duplex relays for Interference Alignment (IA) in K-users Interference Channel (IC) and show K Degrees of Freedom (DOF) is achievable. In first hop, relays receive signals from transmitters and forward them to receivers in second hop. Two iteratively algorithms are proposed for computing relays function, precoder, and decoder matrices. First algorithm minimizes leakage interference at receivers that has appropriate performance at high Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) region. Furthermore, the second algorithm has better performance at low-mediate SNR. The performance of proposed algorithms are compared with other schemes and validated with simulation in terms of achieved sum rate.

Combination of interference alignment and beamforming in cellular networks

In this paper, we propose two joint transmit-receive iterative algorithms without the cooperation between different base stations based on the idea of interference alignment (IA) to improve the throughput of relay backhaul links in cellular networks for the case of imperfect channel knowledge,which can be implemented with small changes to existing TD-LTE standards. Unlike the previous interference alignment algorithms' only reducing the sum interference to the other receivers at the transmitter or the sum received Multi-user interference (MUI) at the receiver, our algorithm shapes the transmission of each data stream at transmitters in order not only to minimize interference to the other users, but also to minimize the interference between different streams objected to the same user, suppressing the MUI and Multi-stream interference (MSI) at receivers. The proposed algorithm I is to maximize the SINR at receivers. But the complexity is relatively high. Algorithm II only needs linear operations and sacrifices a little performance for much lower complexity compared to the Maximize SINR iterative algorithm which needs the inversion operation of matrix. It is also proved that the algorithm converges monotonically. The simulation results show that the techniques have considerable performance gain compared with the previous algorithms. Further research about power allocation is also discussed.

基于变分贝叶斯的容积H_(∞)滤波在无人船载低成本MIMU对准的应用

无人船在恶劣海况下对其船载低成本微机械惯性测量单元(micro inertial measurement unit,MIMU)进行初始对准,其精度不仅会受到海浪摇摆、浪涌等未知复杂干扰的影响,还会受传感器噪声的影响。针对这一问题,提出基于变分贝叶斯的H_(∞)滤波算法(variational Bayesian cubature H_(∞)filter,VBCH),从而实现在系统噪声或状态方程不确定且系统噪声和量测噪声同时具有“时变”“厚尾”特性情况下的自适应鲁棒滤波。仿真实验表明,随着MIMU噪声的增大以及各项误差系数的不稳定性增强,系统噪声和状态方程逐渐变得不确定,基于卡尔曼滤波的自适应算法逐渐失效,而本文提出基于H_(∞)控制理论VBCH算法则能够继续保持一定的对准精度和算法鲁棒性:对无人船载低精度MIMU的天向对准精度达到1.5°,东向、北向对准精度能达到0.1°。满足无人船大失准角初始对准的要求,具有一定的应用价值。

两层异构网络中基于分簇DIA的干扰消除算法

由Femtocell和Macrocell构成的两层异构网络可以有效提高系统容量,但也引入了较为严重的干扰问题.对此提出一种基于分簇的分布式干扰对齐(Distribute Interference Alignment,DIA)算法.算法以图论中的边权值机制为基础,以边权值最大化为准则对Femtocell网络进行分簇.其次,针对某一确定的簇,选出对该簇产生干扰最强的宏用户并将其与该簇结合构成一个整体,最后利用DIA技术对该整体进行跨层干扰消除.所提算法在保证系统性能的同时,有效满足了密集部署情况下的可行性条件要求.仿真结果表明,所提算法具有较好的信道容量性能,适用于实际的两层异构网络.

基于DELMIA的飞机大部件调姿对接仿真方法

基于DELMIA平台,提出一种飞机大部件调姿、对接等装配过程的系统仿真方法。在分析了装配整体流程和需求后,针对并联机构、运动过程、干涉分析等仿真难点问题分别进行了研究:提出了一种多POGO柱并联调姿系统的设计方法,可以仿真多POGO柱以及工件的联动;利用DELMIA中的Tag点及示教功能,实现了运输、入位、调姿、对接等过程的仿真;在系统中加入测量系统和产品的干涉检查模块,能够对装配全程可能发生的碰撞和激光跟踪仪光线遮挡情况进行检测。最后,通过对某型号飞机总装过程进行仿真,验证了本方法的有效性。

Printable Aligned Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Film with Outstanding Thermal Conductivity and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performance

Ultrathin,lightweight,and flexible aligned single-walled carbon nanotube(SWCNT)films are fabricated by a facile,environmentally friendly,and scalable printing methodology.The aligned pattern and outstanding intrinsic properties render“metal-like”thermal conductivity of the SWCNT films,as well as excellent mechanical strength,flexibility,and hydrophobicity.Further,the aligned cellular microstructure promotes the electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding ability of the SWCNTs,leading to excellent shielding effectiveness(SE)of~39 to 90 dB despite a density of only~0.6 g cm^(−3) at thicknesses of merely 1.5-24μm,respectively.An ultrahigh thickness-specific SE of 25693 dB mm^(−1) and an unprecedented normalized specific SE of 428222 dB cm^(2)g^(−1) are accomplished by the freestanding SWCNT films,significantly surpassing previously reported shielding materials.In addition to an EMI SE greater than 54 dB in an ultra-broadband frequency range of around 400 GHz,the films demonstrate excellent EMI shielding stability and reliability when subjected to mechanical deformation,chemical(acid/alkali/organic solvent)corrosion,and high-/low-temperature environments.The novel printed SWCNT films offer significant potential for practical applications in the aerospace,defense,precision components,and smart wearable electronics industries.

Significantly Enhanced Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performances of Epoxy Nanocomposites with Long-Range Aligned Lamellar Structures

High-efficiency electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding materials are of great importance for electronic equipment reliability,information security and human health.In this work,bidirectional aligned Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)@Fe_(3)O_(4)/CNF aerogels(BTFCA)were firstly assembled by bidirectional freezing and freeze-drying technique,and the BTFCA/epoxy nanocomposites with long-range aligned lamellar structures were then prepared by vacuum-assisted impregnation of epoxy resins.Benefitting from the successful construction of bidirectional aligned three-dimensional conductive networks and electromagnetic synergistic effect,when the mass fraction of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) and Fe_(3)O_(4) are 2.96 and 1.48 wt%,BTFCA/epoxy nanocomposites show outstanding EMI shield-ing effectiveness of 79 dB,about 10 times of that of blended Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)@Fe_(3)O_(4)/epoxy(8 dB)nanocomposites with the same loadings of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) and Fe_(3)O_(4).Meantime,the corresponding BTFCA/epoxy nanocomposites also present excellent thermal stability(T_(heat-resistance index) of 198.7℃)and mechanical properties(storage modulus of 9902.1 MPa,Young’s modulus of 4.51 GPa and hardness of 0.34 GPa).Our fabricated BTFCA/epoxy nanocomposites would greatly expand the applications of MXene and epoxy resins in the fields of information security,aerospace and weapon manufacturing,etc.

Interference Suppression for MIMO Device to Device Pairs Underlaying Cellular Network

Device to device(D2D) communications may generate interference to the existing cellular networks.An interference suppression(IS) scheme is proposed in this paper.With this scheme,the threshold of D2D-pairs(D2D-Ps) communication was designed to reject the D2D-Ps which were not satisfied the threshold constraint,ensuring that the cellular users(CUs) had priority to use the spectrum resources.Then the interference from D2D-Ps at the receiver of CUs was eliminated first by precoding at the D2D transmitter and decoding at the CU's receiver.Next,the interference between D2D-Ps was suppressed by using interference alignment(IA).Performance analysis shows that the priority of CUs using the spectrum resources has been guaranteed;the interference generated on the cellular links is well eliminated;the interference between D2D-Ps can also be suppressed.