A grouping harmony search algorithm for assigning resources to users in WCDMA mobile networks

Adrian Aybar-Ruiz, Lucas Cuadra, Javier Del Ser, Jose Antonio Portilla-Figueras, Sancho Salcedo-Sanz

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Abstract

This paper explores the feasibility of a particular implementation of a Grouping Harmony Search (GHS) algorithm to assign resources (codes, aggregate capacity, power) to users in Wide-band Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) networks. We use a problem formulation that takes into account a detailed modeling of loads factors, including all the interference terms, which strongly depend on the assignment to be done. The GHS algorithm aims at minimizing a weighted cost function, which is composed of not only the detailed load factors but also resource utilization ratios (for aggregate capacity, codes, power), and the fraction of users without service. The proposed GHS is based on a particular encoding scheme (suitable for the problem formulation) and tailored Harmony Memory Considering Rate and Pitch Adjusting Rate processes. The experimental work shows that the proposed GHS algorithm exhibits a superior performance than that of the conventional approach, which minimizes only the load factors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHarmony Search Algorithm - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Harmony Search Algorithm (ICHSA 2017)
EditorsJavier Del Ser
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages190-199
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789811037276
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Harmony Search Algorithm, ICHSA 2017 - Bilbao, Spain
Duration: 22 Feb 201724 Feb 2017

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume514
ISSN (Print)2194-5357

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Harmony Search Algorithm, ICHSA 2017
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBilbao
Period22/02/1724/02/17

Keywords

  • Grouping harmony Search
  • Harmony search
  • Wide-band code division multiple access mobile networks

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