5G High Mobility Wireless Communications: Challenges and Solutions

The fifth generation(5G) network is expected to support significantly large amount of mobile data traffic and huge number of wireless connections,to achieve better spectrum- and energy-efficiency,as well as quality of service(QoS) in terms of delay,reliability and security.Furthermore,the 5G network shall also incorporate high mobility requirements as an integral part,providing satisfactory service to users travelling at a speed up to 500 km/h.This paper provides a survey of potential high mobility wireless communication(HMWC) techniques for 5G network.After discussing the typical requirements and challenges of HMWC,key techniques to cope with the challenges are reviewed,including transmission techniques under the fast timevarying channels,network architecture with mobility support,and mobility management.Finally,future research directions on 5G high mobility communications are given.

Guest editorial: special issue on high mobility wireless communications

The high-speed railway and high-way networks are now expanding at a phenomenal speed in Chinaand in many other parts of the world. The related broadband wireless communication over high-speed trains and highway vehicles is a very challenging task due to hostile transmission channel conditions. The demand for such services is growing rapidly, following the proliferation of laptop/tablet computers and smart phones. This motivates the research on wireless communications in the high mobility environments.

Optimization of an Underwater Wireless Sensor Network Architecture with Wave Glider as a Mobile Gateway

This paper presents an original probabilistic model of a hybrid underwater wireless sensor network(UWSN),which includes a network of stationary sensors placed on the seabed and a mobile gateway.The mobile gateway is a wave glider that collects data from the underwater network segment and retransmits it to the processing center.The authors consider the joint problem of optimal localization of stationary network nodes and the corresponding model for bypassing reference nodes by a wave glider.The optimality of the network is evaluated according to the criteria of energy efficiency and reliability.The influence of various physical and technical parameters of the network on its energy efficiency and on the lifespan of sensor nodes is analyzed.The analysis is carried out for networks of various scales,depending on the localization of stationary nodes and the model of bypassing the network with a wave glider.As a model example,the simulation of the functional characteristics of the network for a given size of the water area is carried out.It is shown that in the case of a medium-sized water area,the model of“bypassing the perimeter”by a wave glider is practically feasible,energy efficient and reliable for hourly data measurements.In the case of a large water area,the cluster bypass model becomes more efficient.

MIMO-Terahertz in 6G Nano-Communications:Channel Modeling and Analysis

With the development of wireless mobile communication technology,the demand for wireless communication rate and frequency increases year by year.Existing wireless mobile communication frequency tends to be saturated,which demands for new solutions.Terahertz(THz)communication has great potential for the future mobile communications(Beyond 5G),and is also an important technique for the high data rate transmission in spatial information network.THz communication has great application prospects in military-civilian integration and coordinated development.In China,important breakthroughs have been achieved for the key techniques of THz high data rate communications,which is practically keeping up with the most advanced technological level in the world.Therefore,further intensifying efforts on the development of THz communication have the strategic importance for China in leading the development of future wireless communication techniques and the standardization process of Beyond 5G.This paper analyzes the performance of the MIMO channel in the Terahertz(THz)band and a discrete mathematical method is used to propose a novel channel model.Then,a channel capacity model is proposed by the combination of path loss and molecular absorption in the THz band based on the CSI at the receiver.Simulation results show that the integration of MIMO in the THz band gives better data rate and channel capacity as compared with a single channel.

Prototyping and Evaluating a Wearable System for Mobile Distributed Collaboration

We have developed a wearable system for mobile distributed collaboration called HandsInAir using emerging wireless and mobile technologies. This system was developed to support real world scenarios in which a remote mobile helper guides a local mobile worker in the completion of a physical task. HandsInAir consists of a helper unit and a worker unit. Both units are equipped with wearable devices having the same hardware configuration, but running different pieces of software to support the distinct roles of the collaborators (helper and worker). The two sides are connected via a wireless network and the collaboration partners can communicate with each other via audio and visual links. In this paper we describe the technical implementation of the system and present a preliminary evaluation of it. The paper concludes with a brief discussion of possible future work for further improvements and new developments.

Design and Implementation of Framework of Mobile GIS Based on Phone Terminal for Environmental Monitoring

This paper proposes a method for constructing an extensive wireless GIS network by utilizing Java cellular phone as GIS terminal for environmental monitoring through dynamic location disaster-emergency notification management of spatial databases. An experimental case study is demonstrated to show its potential in the application field.

A Joint Resource Allocation Algorithm for D2D Communication

The emergence of multimedia services has meant a substantial increase in the number of devices in mobile networks and driving the demand for higher data transmission rates.The result is that,cellular networks must technically evolve to support such higher rates,to be equipped with greater capacity,and to increase the spectral and energy efficiency.Compared with 4G technology,the 5G networks are being designed to transmit up to 100 times more data volume with devices whose battery life is 10 times longer.Therefore,this new generation of networks has adopted a heterogeneous and ultra-dense architecture,where different technological advances are combined such as device-to-device(D2D)communication,which is one of the key elements of 5G networks.It has immediate applications such as the distribution of traffic load(data offloading),communications for emergency services,and the extension of cellular coverage,etc.In this communication model,two devices can communicate directly if they are close to each other without using a base station or a remote access point.Thus,eliminating the interference between theD2Dand cellular communication in the network.The interference management has become a hot issue in current research.In order to address this problem,this paper proposes a joint resource allocation algorithm based on the idea of mode selection and resource assignment.Simulation results showthat the proposed algorithm effectively improves the systemperformance and reduces the interference as compared with existing algorithms.

An Extended Application form of Mobile Computing ── Augmented Reality

With the rapid developments of wireless communication and microelectronic technology, the bandwidth of wireless communication is becoming wider than ever, up to 100Gbps and the computer can be designed as small as a match with powerful computing and controlling capability. These rapid developments have extended the mobile computing. There are many application forms of mobile computing, such as mobile databases, mobile data management, wearable computing etc. A great branch of mobile computing, Augmented Reality (AR), which is the combination of mobile computing and wearable computers was discussed.

A Joint Algorithm for Resource Allocation in D2D 5G Wireless Networks

With the rapid development of Internet technology,users have an increasing demand for data.The continuous popularization of traffic-intensive applications such as high-definition video,3D visualization,and cloud computing has promoted the rapid evolution of the communications industry.In order to cope with the huge traffic demand of today’s users,5G networks must be fast,flexible,reliable and sustainable.Based on these research backgrounds,the academic community has proposed D2D communication.The main feature of D2D communication is that it enables direct communication between devices,thereby effectively improve resource utilization and reduce the dependence on base stations,so it can effectively improve the throughput of multimedia data.One of the most considerable factor which affects the performance of D2D communication is the co-channel interference which results due to the multiplexing of multiple D2D user using the same channel resource of the cellular user.To solve this problem,this paper proposes a joint algorithm time scheduling and power control.The main idea is to effectively maximize the number of allocated resources in each scheduling period with satisfied quality of service requirements.The constraint problem is decomposed into time scheduling and power control subproblems.The power control subproblem has the characteristics of mixed-integer linear programming of NP-hard.Therefore,we proposed a gradual power control method.The time scheduling subproblem belongs to the NP-hard problem having convex-cordinality,therefore,we proposed a heuristic scheme to optimize resource allocation.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm effectively improved the resource allocation and overcome the co-channel interference as compared with existing algorithms.

Wireless sensing system for environmental humidity and temperature monitoring

Aiming at the actual demand for monitoring environmental information,a wireless sensing system for temperature and relative humidity(RH)monitoring based on radio frequency(RF)technology and mobile network was designed.This paper introduces the architecture of the system.The system uses AVR micro controller unit(MCU),KYL-1020U RF module and SHT71 to complete real-time temperature and humidity monitoring,and uses SIM900A module to realize remote alarming and monitoring with short message system(SMS)through global system for mobile communication(GSM).Experimental results show that the designed system has good stability of measurement and real-time performance,and it can be used in some small temperature and humidity monitoring occasions.

A Systematic Overview of Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks:Applications,Challenge and Research Perspectives

Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks(UWSNs)are becoming increasingly popular in marine applications due to advances in wireless and microelectronics technology.However,UWSNs present challenges in processing,energy,and memory storage due to the use of acoustic waves for communication,which results in long delays,significant power consumption,limited bandwidth,and packet loss.This paper provides a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in UWSNs,including essential services,common platforms,critical elements,and components such as localization algorithms,communication,synchronization,security,mobility,and applications.Despite significant progress,reliable and flexible solutions are needed to meet the evolving requirements of UWSNs.The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for future research in the field of UWSNs by examining recent advancements,establishing a standard platform and service criteria,using a taxonomy to determine critical elements,and emphasizing important unresolved issues.

Resonant Beam Communications:A New Design Paradigm and Challenges

Resonant beam communications (RBCom), which adopts oscillating photons between two separate retroreflectors for information transmission, exhibits potential advantages over other types of wireless optical communications (WOC). However, echo interference generated by the modulated beam reflected from the receiver affects the transmission of the desired information. To tackle this challenge, a synchronization-based point-to-point RBCom system is proposed to eliminate the echo interference, and the design for the transmitter and receiver is discussed. Subsequently,the performance of the proposed RBCom is evaluated and compared with that of visible light communications(VLC)and free space optical communications (FOC). Finally, future research directions are outlined and several implementation challenges of RBCom systems are highlighted.

Broadband Communications for High-Speed Trains via NDN Wireless Mesh Network

With the increasing utilization of High-Speed Trains （HSTs）, the need for a reliable and high-bandwidth Internet access under high-speed mobility scenarios has become more demanding. In static, walking, and low mobility environments, TCP/IP （transmission control protocol/Internet protocol） can work well. However, TCP/IP cannot work well in high-speed scenarios because of reliability and handoff delay problems. This is mainly because the mobile node is required to maintain the connection to the corresponding node when it handovers to another access point node. In this paper, we propose a named data networking wireless mesh network architecture for HST wireless communication （NDN-Mesh-T）, which combines the advantages of Wireless Mesh Networks （WMNs） and NDN architectures. We attempt to solve the reliability and handoff delay problems to enable high bandwidth and low latency in Internet access in HST scenarios. To further improve reliability and bandwidth utilization, we propose a Direction-Aware Forwarding （DAF） strategy to forward Interest packet along the direction of the running train. The simulation results show that the proposed scheme can significantly reduce the packet loss rate by up to 51% compared to TCP/IP network architecture. Moreover, the proposed mechanism can reduce the network load, handoff delay, and data redundancy.

Low power consumption high speed CMOS dual-modulus 15/16 prescaler for optical and wireless communications

Frequency synthesizer is an important part of optical and wireless communication system. Low power comsumption prescaler is one of the most critical unit of frequency synthesizer. For the frequency divider, it must be programmable for channel selection in multi-channel communication systems. A dual-modulus prescaler (DMP) is needed to provide variable division ratios. DMP is considered as a critical power dissipative block since it always operates at full speed. This paper introduces a high speed and low power complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) 15/16 DMP based on true single-phase-clock (TSPC) and transmission gates (TGs) cell. A conventional TSPC is optimized in terms of devices size, and it is resimulated. The TSPC is used in the synchronous and asynchronous counter. TGs are used in the control logic. The DMP circuit is implemented in 0.18 μm CMOS process. The simulation results are provided. The results show wide operating frequency range from 7.143 MHz to 4.76 GHz and it comsumes 3.625 mW under 1.8 V power supply voltage at 4.76 GHz.

A Survey on Low Complexity Detectors for OTFS Systems

The newly emerging orthogonal time frequency space(OTFS)modulation can ob⁃tain delay-Doppler diversity gain to significantly improve the system performance in high mobility wireless communication scenarios such as vehicle-to-everything(V2X),high-speed railway and unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV),by employing inverse symplectic finite Fouri⁃er transform(ISFFT)and symplectic finite Fourier transform(SFFT).However,OTFS modu⁃lation will dramatically increase system complexity,especially at the receiver side.Thus,de⁃signing low complexity OTFS receiver is a key issue for OTFS modulation to be adopted by new-generation wireless communication systems.In this paper,we review low complexity OTFS detectors and provide some insights on future researches.We firstly present the OTFS system model and basic principles,followed by an overview of OTFS detector structures,classifications and comparative discussion.We also survey the principles of OTFS detection algorithms.Furthermore,we discuss the design of hybrid OTFS and orthogonal frequency di⁃vision multiplexing(OFDM)detectors in single user and multi-user multi-waveform commu⁃nication systems.Finally,we address the main challenges in designing low complexity OT⁃FS detectors and identify some future research directions.

Designing of New Data Synchronization System

As the rapid development of Wireless Communications and the popularity of the Intelligent Terminal, data synchronization has been a social focus, meanwhile, user terminal devices are increasingly diversified, traditional synchronization technology based C/S mode has such deficiencies as insufficient amount of transmitting data and bad Real-time efficiency. It has become increasingly unable to meet the needs of future development. In this paper, we proposed and designed a new method and system by separating control with transmission to synchronize data to ensure Real-time data and improve efficiency.

Resource Optimisation for 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution OFDMA Downlink Interface Air

This Paper describes the system model of the developed optimisation scheme which is implemented using a simulation package known as MATLAB. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution standard for the downlink air interface, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) was adopted. Frequency Selective Rayleigh fading channel is considered as a model for real life scenario of the LTE Evaluation, operating in 5 MHz downlink bandwidth of OFDMA parameters as proposed in the standard. Simulation results show that, the inherent characteristics of a communication channel can be exploited and combined with the robustness of OFDMA to optimally allocate the radio resources. The optimal channel assignment of the dynamic allocation scheme exploited in this work meets the set target of high data rate and spectral efficiency.

Device authentication for 5G terminals via Radio Frequency

The development of wireless communication network technology has provided people with diversified and convenient services.However,with the expansion of network scale and the increase in the number of devices,malicious attacks on wireless communication are becoming increasingly prevalent,causing significant losses.Currently,wireless communication systems authenticate identities through certain data identifiers.However,this software-based data information can be forged or replicated.This article proposes the authentication of device identity using the hardware fingerprint of the terminal’s Radio Frequency(RF)components,which possesses properties of being genuine,unique,and stable,holding significant implications for wireless communication security.Through the collection and processing of raw data,extraction of various features including time-domain and frequency-domain features,and utilizing machine learning algorithms for training and constructing a legal fingerprint database,it is possible to achieve close to a 97%recognition accuracy for Fifth Generation(5G)terminals of the same model.This provides an additional and robust hardware-based security layer for 5G communication security,enhancing monitoring capability and reliability.

Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G:Nine Fundamental Issues and One Critical Problem

Thanks to the recent advances in metamaterials,Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface(RIS)has emergedas a promising technology for future 6G wireless communications.Benefiting from its high array gain,low cost,and low power consumption,RISs are expected to greatly enlarge signal coverage,improve system capacity,andincrease energy efficiency.In this article,we systematically overview the emerging RIS technology with the focuson its key basics,nine fundamental issues,and one critical problem.Specifically,we first explain the RIS basics,including its working principles,hardware structures,and potential benefits for communications.Based on thesebasics,nine fundamental issues of RISs,such as“What’s the differences between RISs and massive MIMO?”and“Is RIS really intelligent?”,are explicitly addressed to elaborate its technical features,distinguish it from existingtechnologies,and clarify some misunderstandings in the literature.Then,one critical problem of RISs is revealedthat,due to the“multiplicative fading”effect,existing passive RISs can hardly achieve visible performance gains inmany communication scenarios with strong direct links.To address this critical problem,a potential solution calledactive RISs is introduced,and its effectiveness is demonstrated by numerical simulations.