2023
Chukhno, Nadezhda; Orsino, Antonino; Torsner, Johan; Iera, Antonio; Araniti, Giuseppe
5G NR Sidelink Multi-Hop Transmission in Public Safety and Factory Automation Scenarios Journal Article
In: IEEE Network, vol. 37, iss. 5, pp. 129-136, 2023, ISSN: 1558-156X, (2023-12).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 5G, A-wear, Indoor positioning, machine learning
@article{Chukhno2023e,
title = {5G NR Sidelink Multi-Hop Transmission in Public Safety and Factory Automation Scenarios},
author = {Nadezhda Chukhno and Antonino Orsino and Johan Torsner and Antonio Iera and Giuseppe Araniti},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1109/MNET.124.2100765},
issn = {1558-156X},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-10-01},
urldate = {2023-10-01},
journal = {IEEE Network},
volume = {37},
issue = {5},
pages = {129-136},
publisher = {IEEE},
abstract = {The deployment of D2D communications (also known as ProSe or sidelink transmissions) in cellular networks benefits from proximity, multi-hop, and spatial reuse gains. In this article, we first describe the main advancements of NR sidelink compared to LTE-A sidelink. Then, we run a simulation campaign to test D2D-based ProSe for public safety and factory automation scenarios with their mission-critical requirements and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, respectively. A preliminary study on NR sidelink usage for both considered use cases is performed, aiming to identify the main advantages and disadvantages thereof. Finally, important future directions for the NR sidelink development from a standardization perspective are highlighted.},
note = {2023-12},
keywords = {5G, A-wear, Indoor positioning, machine learning},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
The deployment of D2D communications (also known as ProSe or sidelink transmissions) in cellular networks benefits from proximity, multi-hop, and spatial reuse gains. In this article, we first describe the main advancements of NR sidelink compared to LTE-A sidelink. Then, we run a simulation campaign to test D2D-based ProSe for public safety and factory automation scenarios with their mission-critical requirements and ultra-reliable low-latency communications, respectively. A preliminary study on NR sidelink usage for both considered use cases is performed, aiming to identify the main advantages and disadvantages thereof. Finally, important future directions for the NR sidelink development from a standardization perspective are highlighted.
Chukhno, Nadezhda
Direct Communication radio interface for new radio multicasting and cooperative positioning PhD Thesis
Università Reggio Calabria, 2023, (2023-15).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 5G, A-wear, Indoor positioning
@phdthesis{Chukhno2023d,
title = {Direct Communication radio interface for new radio multicasting and cooperative positioning},
author = {Nadezhda Chukhno},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12318/136586},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-04-03},
urldate = {2023-04-03},
address = {Reggio Calabria},
school = {Università Reggio Calabria},
abstract = {Recently, the popularity of Millimeter Wave (mmWave) wireless networks has increased due to their capability to cope with the escalation of mobile data demands caused by the unprecedented proliferation of smart devices in the fifth-generation (5G). Extremely high frequency or mmWave band is a fundamental pillar in the provision of the expected gigabit data rates. Hence, according to both academic and industrial communities, mmWave technology, e.g., 5G New Radio (NR) and WiGig (60 GHz), is considered as one of the main components of 5G and beyond networks. Particularly, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) provides for the use of licensed mmWave sub-bands for the 5G mmWave cellular networks, whereas IEEE actively explores the unlicensed band at 60 GHz for the next-generation wireless local area networks. In this regard, mmWave has been envisaged as a new technology layout for real-time heavy-traffic and wearable applications. This very work is devoted to solving the problem of mmWave band communication system while enhancing its vantages through utilizing the direct communication radio interface for NR multicasting, cooperative positioning, and mission-critical applications. The main contributions presented in this work include: (i) a set of mathematical frameworks and simulation tools to characterize multicast traffic delivery in mmWave directional systems; (ii) sidelink relaying concept exploitation to deal with the channel condition deterioration of dynamic multicast systems and to ensure mission-critical and ultra-reliable low-latency communications; (iii) cooperative positioning techniques analysis for enhancing cellular positioning accuracy for 5G+ emerging applications that require not only improved communication characteristics but also precise localization. Our study indicates the need for additional mechanisms/research that can be utilized: (i) to further improve multicasting performance in 5G/6G systems; (ii) to investigate sidelink aspects, including, but not limited to, standardization perspective and the next relay selection strategies; and (iii) to design cooperative positioning systems based on Device-to-Device (D2D) technology.},
note = {2023-15},
keywords = {5G, A-wear, Indoor positioning},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {phdthesis}
}
Recently, the popularity of Millimeter Wave (mmWave) wireless networks has increased due to their capability to cope with the escalation of mobile data demands caused by the unprecedented proliferation of smart devices in the fifth-generation (5G). Extremely high frequency or mmWave band is a fundamental pillar in the provision of the expected gigabit data rates. Hence, according to both academic and industrial communities, mmWave technology, e.g., 5G New Radio (NR) and WiGig (60 GHz), is considered as one of the main components of 5G and beyond networks. Particularly, the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) provides for the use of licensed mmWave sub-bands for the 5G mmWave cellular networks, whereas IEEE actively explores the unlicensed band at 60 GHz for the next-generation wireless local area networks. In this regard, mmWave has been envisaged as a new technology layout for real-time heavy-traffic and wearable applications. This very work is devoted to solving the problem of mmWave band communication system while enhancing its vantages through utilizing the direct communication radio interface for NR multicasting, cooperative positioning, and mission-critical applications. The main contributions presented in this work include: (i) a set of mathematical frameworks and simulation tools to characterize multicast traffic delivery in mmWave directional systems; (ii) sidelink relaying concept exploitation to deal with the channel condition deterioration of dynamic multicast systems and to ensure mission-critical and ultra-reliable low-latency communications; (iii) cooperative positioning techniques analysis for enhancing cellular positioning accuracy for 5G+ emerging applications that require not only improved communication characteristics but also precise localization. Our study indicates the need for additional mechanisms/research that can be utilized: (i) to further improve multicasting performance in 5G/6G systems; (ii) to investigate sidelink aspects, including, but not limited to, standardization perspective and the next relay selection strategies; and (iii) to design cooperative positioning systems based on Device-to-Device (D2D) technology.