Naslov
A Self-optimizing Mobile Network: Auto-tuning the Network with Firefly-synchronized Agents

Autori
Bojić, Iva ; Podobnik, Vedran ; Ljubi, Igor ; Ježić, Gordan ; Kušek, Mario

Izvornik
Information sciences (0020-0255) 182 (2012), 1; 77-92

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
firefly-based synchronization; overlay networks; network topologies; software agents; energy saving mobile networks

Sažetak
The reduction of cost and complexity is a key driver in the evolution of mobile networks. This reduction not only applies to the pre-operational state (e.g. the deployment phase of a new network), but to the operational state as well. During the operational state, self-optimization processes can be performed to reduce the operating expenses (OPEX) of telecommunications operators. In this paper, we propose an agent-based mechanism for auto-tuning mobile networks with the aim of achieving energy savings in access networks. Firefly-based synchronization is used for the coordination of mutually dependent software agents located at the operator’s base stations. Once synchronized, agents can act together to obtain a global goal – i.e. the reduction of the telecommunications operator’s costs without reducing the quality of the provided services for mobile users. These agents build a self-organized overlay network where neither centralized nor decentralized control is needed and, therefore, is more robust.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika, Računarstvo

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