Federated Deep Q-Learning and 5G load balancing
Abstract
Despite advances in cellular network technology, base station (BS) load balancing remains a persistent problem. Although centralized resource allocation methods can address the load balancing problem, it still remains an NP-hard problem. In this research, we study how federated deep Q learning can be used to inform each user equipment (UE) of the each BS's load conditions. Federated deep Q learning's load balancing enables intelligent UEs to independently select the best BS while also limiting the amount of private information exposed to the network. In this study, we propose and analyze a federated deep Q learning load balancing system, which is implemented using the Open-RAN xAPP framework and the near-Real Time Radio Interface Controller (near-RT RIC). Our simulation results indicate that compared to the maximum Signal-To-Noise-Ratio (MAX-SINR) method currently used by UEs, our proposed deep Q learning model can consistently provide better High average UE quality of service
Cite
@article{arxiv.2403.08813,
title = {Federated Deep Q-Learning and 5G load balancing},
author = {Hsin Lin and Yi-Kang Su and Hong-Qi Chen and La-Fei Ko},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.08813},
year = {2024}
}
Comments
5 pages, in Chinese language. 8 figures. Presented at 2022 Taiwan telecommunications annual symposium