LTE Self-Organising Networks (SON): Network Management Automation for Operational Efficiency

LTE Self-Organising Networks (SON): Network Management Automation for Operational Efficiency

by Seppo Hämäläinen, Henning Sanneck, Cinzia Sartori
Released January 2012
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119970675

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Book description

Covering the key functional areas of LTE Self-Organising Networks (SON), this book introduces the topic at an advanced level before examining the state-of-the-art concepts. The required background on LTE network scenarios, technologies and general SON concepts is first given to allow readers with basic knowledge of mobile networks to understand the detailed discussion of key SON functional areas (self-configuration, -optimisation, -healing). Later, the book provides details and references for advanced readers familiar with LTE and SON, including the latest status of 3GPP standardisation.

Based on the defined next generation mobile networks (NGMN) and 3GPP SON use cases, the book elaborates to give the full picture of a SON-enabled system including its enabling technologies, architecture and operation. "Heterogeneous networks" including different cell hierarchy levels and multiple radio access technologies as a new driver for SON are also discussed.

  • Introduces the functional areas of LTE SON (self-optimisation, -configuration and -healing) and its standardisation, also giving NGMN and 3GPP use cases

  • Explains the drivers, requirements, challenges, enabling technologies and architectures for a SON-enabled system

  • Covers multi-technology (2G/3G) aspects as well as core network and end-to-end operational aspects

  • Written by experts who have been contributing to the development and standardisation of the LTE self-organising networks concept since its inception

  • Examines the impact of new network architectures ("Heterogeneous Networks") to network operation, for example multiple cell layers and radio access technologies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Foreword
  6. Preface
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. List of Abbreviations
  10. Chapter 1: Introduction
    1. 1.1 Self-Organising Networks (SON)
    2. 1.2 The Transition from Conventional Network Operation to SON
    3. References
  11. Chapter 2: LTE Overview
    1. 2.1 Introduction to LTE and SAE
    2. 2.2 LTE Radio Access Network Scenarios and Their Evolution
    3. References
  12. Chapter 3: Self-Organising Networks (SON)
    1. 3.1 Vision
    2. 3.2 NGMN Operator Use Cases and 3GPP SON Use Cases
    3. 3.3 Foundations for SON
    4. 3.4 Architecture
    5. 3.5 Business Value
    6. 3.6 SON Operational and Technical Challenges
    7. References
  13. Chapter 4: Self-Configuration (‘Plug-and-Play’)
    1. 4.1 Auto-Connectivity and -Commissioning
    2. 4.2 Dynamic Radio Configuration
    3. References
  14. Chapter 5: Self-Optimisation
    1. 5.1 Mobility Robustness Optimisation
    2. 5.2 Mobility Load Balancing and Traffic Steering
    3. 5.3 Energy Saving
    4. 5.4 Coverage and Capacity Optimisation
    5. 5.5 RACH Optimisation
    6. 5.6 RRM and SON (Interference Coordination, P0 Optimisation)
    7. References
  15. Chapter 6: Self-Healing
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Cell Degradation Detection
    3. 6.3 Cell Degradation Diagnosis and Prediction
    4. 6.4 Cell Outage Compensation
    5. References
  16. Chapter 7: Supporting Function: Minimisation of Drive Tests (MDT)
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Relation to SON
    3. 7.3 Requirements
    4. 7.4 Use Cases
    5. 7.5 Overall Architecture
    6. 7.6 Managing MDT
    7. 7.7 MDT Radio Interface Procedures
    8. 7.8 Conclusion
    9. References
  17. Chapter 8: SON for Core Networks
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 SON for Packet Core Networks
    3. 8.3 SON for Voice Core Networks
    4. References
  18. Chapter 9: SON Operation
    1. 9.1 SON Function Interactions
    2. 9.2 Coordination of SON Functions
    3. 9.3 Conclusions
    4. References
  19. Chapter 10: SON for Heterogeneous Networks (HetNet)
    1. 10.1 Introduction
    2. 10.2 Standardisation and Network Architecture
    3. 10.3 Self-Configuration
    4. 10.4 Self-Optimisation: Interference Management
    5. 10.5 Self-Optimisation: Mobility Aspects; MRO and Traffic Steering
    6. References
  20. Chapter 11: Future Research Topics
    1. 11.1 Future Mobile Network Scenarios
    2. 11.2 Cognitive Radio Networks (CRN)
    3. 11.3 Applications
    4. 11.4 Conclusion
    5. References
  21. Index

Product information

  • Title: LTE Self-Organising Networks (SON): Network Management Automation for Operational Efficiency
  • Author(s): Seppo Hämäläinen, Henning Sanneck, Cinzia Sartori
  • Release date: January 2012
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119970675