TY - JOUR
T1 - Federated learning for efficient spectrum allocation in open RAN
AU - Asad, Muhammad
AU - Otoum, Safa
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
PY - 2024/11
Y1 - 2024/11
N2 - In the evolving landscape of Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN), the dynamic and unpredictable nature of network conditions presents significant challenges for traditional spectrum allocation strategies. This paper introduces an innovative framework that leverages Federated Learning (FL) to refine and enhance spectrum allocation within Open RAN. Utilizing the decentralized architecture of FL, our model introduces a system that is not only more adaptive to real-time changes but also offers enhanced robustness for spectrum management. We delve into the advantages of this approach, such as significant improvements in data traffic management, latency reduction, and overall network capacity enhancement. Additionally, we address potential implementation challenges, providing strategic countermeasures to ensure the successful deployment of our FL-based framework. Through this exploration, our paper underscores the transformative potential of integrating FL with Open RAN, marking a significant step forward in the application of AI technologies for optimizing wireless communication networks. This contribution opens new avenues for research in AI-driven spectrum allocation, setting a foundation for future empirical validations and the development of more efficient, intelligent telecommunication infrastructures.
AB - In the evolving landscape of Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN), the dynamic and unpredictable nature of network conditions presents significant challenges for traditional spectrum allocation strategies. This paper introduces an innovative framework that leverages Federated Learning (FL) to refine and enhance spectrum allocation within Open RAN. Utilizing the decentralized architecture of FL, our model introduces a system that is not only more adaptive to real-time changes but also offers enhanced robustness for spectrum management. We delve into the advantages of this approach, such as significant improvements in data traffic management, latency reduction, and overall network capacity enhancement. Additionally, we address potential implementation challenges, providing strategic countermeasures to ensure the successful deployment of our FL-based framework. Through this exploration, our paper underscores the transformative potential of integrating FL with Open RAN, marking a significant step forward in the application of AI technologies for optimizing wireless communication networks. This contribution opens new avenues for research in AI-driven spectrum allocation, setting a foundation for future empirical validations and the development of more efficient, intelligent telecommunication infrastructures.
KW - Decentralized learning
KW - Dynamic network adaptation
KW - Federated learning
KW - Open RAN
KW - Spectrum allocation
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UR - https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/context/secam-research/article/2912/viewcontent/sn_article.pdf
U2 - 10.1007/s10586-024-04500-9
DO - 10.1007/s10586-024-04500-9
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85193538367
SN - 1386-7857
VL - 27
SP - 11237
EP - 11247
JO - Cluster Computing
JF - Cluster Computing
IS - 8
ER -