Performance Analysis Of VSF-OFCDM Femtocells

In this thesis, we analyze the performance of a variable spreading factor (VSF) OFCDM employed in femtocells, with OFDM used in macrocells in a hybrid heterogenous network. Orthogonal subcarriers are assigned to macro users and for femtocell users, non-contiguous subcarrier grouping is employed. We derive the analytic expression of the BER for uplink VSF-OFCDM femto and OFDM macro users for the case of maximal ratio combining receiver. We evaluate the performance of femto/macro users in VSF-OFCDM system through numerical and Monte Carlo simulation studies. Improvement in BER of the femtocell users is also noted. The relationship between the femto spreading factor and femto/macro BER is analyzed. We present, the relationship between the channel load and optimum spreading factor employed by femtocell users for the energy efficient performance of macro users. Femto wall penetration loss, that is the important parameter to evaluate the femto performance, is also taken into account. Also, effect of femto wall penetration on macro BER is evaluated for various spreading factors. Following our study, we find that interference-limited system favors increased time spreading especially when number of subcarriers is limited and noise-limited system favors increased frequency domain spreading. When large number of subcarriers are available, optimum spreading (from macro perspective) favors increased frequency domain spreading regardless of the femto-macro loads, or whether operating environment is noise or interference limited. Once the optimum spreading factor is determined, increase or decrease in the femto Eb/No does not matter. Also, femto wall penetration factor not only effects the femto BER directly, but also reduce the potential interference faced by macro user equipment (UEs). As a result macro BER is improved, but the choice of optimal spreading factor for macro UEs remain unaffected with the variation in femto wall penetration loss.

Performance Analysis Of VSF-OFCDM Femtocells

In this thesis, we analyze the performance of a variable spreading factor (VSF) OFCDM employed in femtocells, with OFDM used in macrocells in a hybrid heterogenous network. Orthogonal subcarriers are assigned to macro users and for femtocell users, non-contiguous subcarrier grouping is employed. We derive the analytic expression of the BER for uplink VSF-OFCDM femto and OFDM macro users for the case of maximal ratio combining receiver. We evaluate the performance of femto/macro users in VSF-OFCDM system through numerical and Monte Carlo simulation studies. Improvement in BER of the femtocell users is also noted. The relationship between the femto spreading factor and femto/macro BER is analyzed. We present, the relationship between the channel load and optimum spreading factor employed by femtocell users for the energy efficient performance of macro users. Femto wall penetration loss, that is the important parameter to evaluate the femto performance, is also taken into account. Also, effect of femto wall penetration on macro BER is evaluated for various spreading factors. Following our study, we find that interference-limited system favors increased time spreading especially when number of subcarriers is limited and noise-limited system favors increased frequency domain spreading. When large number of subcarriers are available, optimum spreading (from macro perspective) favors increased frequency domain spreading regardless of the femto-macro loads, or whether operating environment is noise or interference limited. Once the optimum spreading factor is determined, increase or decrease in the femto Eb/No does not matter. Also, femto wall penetration factor not only effects the femto BER directly, but also reduce the potential interference faced by macro user equipment (UEs). As a result macro BER is improved, but the choice of optimal spreading factor for macro UEs remain unaffected with the variation in femto wall penetration loss.

Investigation of the Effect of Traffic Noise in Inspection of Urban-Level Noise: A Noise Analysis in Konya - Nalcaci Street

In this study, the effects of noise, due to the increase in population in urban centers, industrialization and land traffic, are evaluated on human health, indoor life standards, and auditory comfort. For this purpose, noise levels were recorded in Ahmet Hilmi Nalcaci Street, which is one of the densest streets of Konya. The recordings were performed at 14 different stations, three times a day and for 14 days. A "Testo 815" brand device was used for measurement and recording. The results of the measurements were evaluated according to international standards and domestic regulations, taking into account the situations where windows and doors, which constitute integrity and blanks in the envelope of a structure, are open. It was determined that the noise levels recorded at the stations are above the discomfort threshold. Settlement-and architecture-level measures to reduce and control noise are suggested in the study. It was determined that the most effective measure in this context would be isolation in structure envelopes. Types of walls generally used in the buildings around the street, which is the subject of the study, were determined and the sound penetration loss values for these walls were given. The sound penetration loss values were also compared to indoor noise limit values in certain measurement points and excessive noise values were presented in the study. Keywords: Noise pollution, traffic noise control, environmental noise, urban level noise, Testo 815