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Optimization of Free Space Optical Wireless Network for Cellular Backhauling

Li, Yuan LU ; Pappas, Nikolaos ; Angelakis, Vangelis ; Pioro, Michal LU and Yuan, Di (2015) In IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications 33(9). p.1841-1854
Abstract
With the densification of nodes in cellular networks,

free space optic (FSO) connections are becoming an appealing

low cost and high rate alternative to copper and fiber backhaul

solutions for wireless communication systems. To ensure a reliable

cellular backhaul, provisions for redundant disjoint paths

between the nodes must be made in the design phase. This paper

aims at finding a cost-effective solution to upgrade the cellular

backhaul with pre-deployed optical fibers using FSO links and

mirror components. Since the quality of the FSO links depends

on several factors, such as transmission distance, power, and

weather conditions, we adopt an... (More)
With the densification of nodes in cellular networks,

free space optic (FSO) connections are becoming an appealing

low cost and high rate alternative to copper and fiber backhaul

solutions for wireless communication systems. To ensure a reliable

cellular backhaul, provisions for redundant disjoint paths

between the nodes must be made in the design phase. This paper

aims at finding a cost-effective solution to upgrade the cellular

backhaul with pre-deployed optical fibers using FSO links and

mirror components. Since the quality of the FSO links depends

on several factors, such as transmission distance, power, and

weather conditions, we adopt an elaborate formulation to calculate

link reliability. We present a novel integer linear programming

model to approach optimal FSO backhaul design, guaranteeing

K-disjoint paths connecting each node pair. Next, we derive

a column generation method to a path-oriented mathematical

formulation. Applying the method in a sequential manner enables

high computational scalability. We use realistic scenarios to

demonstrate that our approaches efficiently provide optimal or

near-optimal solutions, and thereby allow for accurately dealing

with the trade-off between cost and reliability. (Less)
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K-connectivity., column generation, mixed integer programming, cellular backhauling, mirrors, Free space optic (FSO)
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IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
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33
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9
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1841 - 1854
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IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
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1558-0008
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10.1109/JSAC.2015.2432518
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English
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  abstract     = {{With the densification of nodes in cellular networks,<br/><br>
free space optic (FSO) connections are becoming an appealing<br/><br>
low cost and high rate alternative to copper and fiber backhaul<br/><br>
solutions for wireless communication systems. To ensure a reliable<br/><br>
cellular backhaul, provisions for redundant disjoint paths<br/><br>
between the nodes must be made in the design phase. This paper<br/><br>
aims at finding a cost-effective solution to upgrade the cellular<br/><br>
backhaul with pre-deployed optical fibers using FSO links and<br/><br>
mirror components. Since the quality of the FSO links depends<br/><br>
on several factors, such as transmission distance, power, and<br/><br>
weather conditions, we adopt an elaborate formulation to calculate<br/><br>
link reliability. We present a novel integer linear programming<br/><br>
model to approach optimal FSO backhaul design, guaranteeing<br/><br>
K-disjoint paths connecting each node pair. Next, we derive<br/><br>
a column generation method to a path-oriented mathematical<br/><br>
formulation. Applying the method in a sequential manner enables<br/><br>
high computational scalability. We use realistic scenarios to<br/><br>
demonstrate that our approaches efficiently provide optimal or<br/><br>
near-optimal solutions, and thereby allow for accurately dealing<br/><br>
with the trade-off between cost and reliability.}},
  author       = {{Li, Yuan and Pappas, Nikolaos and Angelakis, Vangelis and Pioro, Michal and Yuan, Di}},
  issn         = {{1558-0008}},
  keywords     = {{K-connectivity.; column generation; mixed integer programming; cellular backhauling; mirrors; Free space optic (FSO)}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{9}},
  pages        = {{1841--1854}},
  publisher    = {{IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}},
  series       = {{IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications}},
  title        = {{Optimization of Free Space Optical Wireless Network for Cellular Backhauling}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JSAC.2015.2432518}},
  doi          = {{10.1109/JSAC.2015.2432518}},
  volume       = {{33}},
  year         = {{2015}},
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