January 25, 2011 | Yan Chen, Shunqing Zhang, Shugong Xu, and Geoffrey Ye Li
The paper "Fundamental Tradeoffs on Green Wireless Networks" by Yan Chen, Shunqing Zhang, Shugong Xu, and Geoffrey Ye Li addresses the growing need for energy-efficient wireless networks in response to environmental concerns. The authors propose a framework for green radio research, focusing on four fundamental tradeoffs: deployment efficiency (DE) vs. energy efficiency (EE), spectrum efficiency (SE) vs. EE, bandwidth (BW) vs. power (PW), and delay (DL) vs. PW. These tradeoffs are essential for balancing network performance, cost, and environmental impact.
The introduction highlights the increasing energy consumption in wireless networks, driven by the demand for ubiquitous access and high-speed internet. The authors emphasize the need for sustainable capacity growth and reduced energy consumption, citing examples of global initiatives and corporate commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The paper reviews existing research activities, including workshops and international projects dedicated to green communications. It then delves into the four fundamental tradeoffs, providing detailed analyses and practical considerations. For instance, the DE-EE tradeoff involves balancing deployment costs, throughput, and energy consumption, while the SE-EE tradeoff focuses on balancing achievable rates and energy efficiency. The BW-PW tradeoff examines the relationship between signal bandwidth and transmit power, and the DL-PW tradeoff considers the trade-off between service latency and power consumption.
The authors conclude by emphasizing the importance of integrating these tradeoffs in future network designs to achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly wireless systems. They also highlight the need for further research to address practical challenges and improve the efficiency of green radio technologies.The paper "Fundamental Tradeoffs on Green Wireless Networks" by Yan Chen, Shunqing Zhang, Shugong Xu, and Geoffrey Ye Li addresses the growing need for energy-efficient wireless networks in response to environmental concerns. The authors propose a framework for green radio research, focusing on four fundamental tradeoffs: deployment efficiency (DE) vs. energy efficiency (EE), spectrum efficiency (SE) vs. EE, bandwidth (BW) vs. power (PW), and delay (DL) vs. PW. These tradeoffs are essential for balancing network performance, cost, and environmental impact.
The introduction highlights the increasing energy consumption in wireless networks, driven by the demand for ubiquitous access and high-speed internet. The authors emphasize the need for sustainable capacity growth and reduced energy consumption, citing examples of global initiatives and corporate commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The paper reviews existing research activities, including workshops and international projects dedicated to green communications. It then delves into the four fundamental tradeoffs, providing detailed analyses and practical considerations. For instance, the DE-EE tradeoff involves balancing deployment costs, throughput, and energy consumption, while the SE-EE tradeoff focuses on balancing achievable rates and energy efficiency. The BW-PW tradeoff examines the relationship between signal bandwidth and transmit power, and the DL-PW tradeoff considers the trade-off between service latency and power consumption.
The authors conclude by emphasizing the importance of integrating these tradeoffs in future network designs to achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly wireless systems. They also highlight the need for further research to address practical challenges and improve the efficiency of green radio technologies.