Role of receiver performance data in efficient spectrum utilization

This paper elaborates on the importance of including receiver performance characteristics to optimize for efficient spectral usage. Futuristic heterogeneous wireless networks are expected to be diverse and dynamic. Knowledge of receiver spectral performance enables the spectrum management system not only to provide adequate protection from harmful interference, but also provides an effective way to maximize the network level spectrum efficiency for networks with diverse and dynamic environments. We formulate the problem for such an inclusive optimization with several constraints and demonstrate using numerical simulations that using receiver performance characteristics for spectrum management has the potential to considerably improve the network level spectrum efficiency.