5G System Design: Architectural and Functional Considerations and Long Term Research

This book provides a comprehensive overview on the latest research and standardization progress towards the 5th generation of mobile communications technology and beyond. It covers a wide range of topics from 5G use cases and their requirements, to spectrum, 5G E2E system and RAN architecture, the detailed functional design and the evaluation of different 5G concepts and potential deployment roadmaps. The book aims to capture the Release 15 standardization status at the time of publication, and also the status of the pre-commercial 5G trials (expected in 2018). There will be focus on the latest research and findings related to the longer-term 5G RAN design, which is expected to encompass a wider range of spectrum bands and address the full envisioned set of 5G use cases, hence going significantly beyond 3GPP NR Release 15.  The book is based on the knowledge and consensus from a large number of leading researchers and standardization experts from around the globe (approximately 50+ authors representing the leading mobile network operators and leading network vendors, as well as leading academic institutions for 5G). The book will, therefore, be essential for anyone who wants to obtain the latest comprehensive overview on 5G communications technology, whether a communications expert or someone who wants to get acquainted with the technology.