Cooperation and Integration in 6G Heterogeneous Networks: Resource Allocation and Networking

6G networks will integrate terrestrial, space, air, and marine information networks to provide ubiquitous and diverse services. Resource allocation is critical to improving performance by configuring heterogeneous communication, computing, and caching resources effectively and efficiently. The book addresses technical issues in cooperative resource allocation and information sharing for future 6G heterogeneous networks, including traffic offloading, cognitive and cooperative mechanisms, resource allocation strategies, cooperative computation and caching, and user-oriented cooperative mechanisms.

Format: Hardback
Length: 460 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The development of 6G networks is driven by the ever-increasing demands of multimedia data traffic and computation-intensive applications, necessitating a more comprehensive and multidimensional approach. To achieve this, 6G networks will integrate current terrestrial networks with space-/air-based information networks and marine information networks, creating a heterogeneous network environment. This integration will bring together a diverse range of network resources, including heterogeneous network technologies, different types of users, and diverse data types.

In order to meet the stringent quality of service (QoS) requirements of 6G heterogeneous networks, which include ultra-reliability and low latency, resource allocation becomes crucial. By effectively configuring heterogeneous communication, computing, and caching resources, resource allocation can directly improve 6G performance.

The book explores a range of technical issues related to cooperative resource allocation and information sharing in future 6G heterogeneous networks. It covers topics such as terrestrial ultra-dense networks, space-based networks, integrated satellite-terrestrial networks, and the impact of cooperative behavior among mobile users on enhancing capacity, trustworthiness, and privacy.

The authors begin by addressing traffic offloading problems in terrestrial ultra-dense networks, considering cognitive and cooperative mechanisms in heterogeneous space-based networks. They also delve into the stability analysis of these networks. Furthermore, the authors present dynamic and adaptive resource allocation strategies for traffic offloading, cooperative beamforming, and traffic prediction in integrated satellite-terrestrial networks.

The book also discusses cooperative computation and caching resource allocation in 6G heterogeneous networks. It explores techniques such as distributed computing, cloud computing, and content caching, highlighting their potential benefits in terms of increased efficiency, reduced latency, and improved user experience.

Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the future of cooperative resource allocation and information sharing in 6G heterogeneous networks. It addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by the integration of diverse network resources and technologies, and offers practical solutions to enhance the performance and reliability of 6G networks.

Weight: 875g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811976476
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023