PROJECT TITLE :

Control-Data Separation Architecture for Cellular Radio Access Networks: A Survey and Outlook

ABSTRACT:

Typical cellular systems are designed to confirm ubiquitous coverage with an continuously present wireless channel no matter the spatial and temporal demand of service. This approach raises several problems thanks to the tight coupling between network and information access points, in addition because the paradigm shift towards information-oriented services, heterogeneous deployments and network densification. A logical separation between control and data planes is seen as a promising answer that would overcome these issues, by providing information services underneath the umbrella of a coverage layer. This article presents a holistic survey of existing literature on the management-knowledge separation architecture (CDSA) for cellular radio access networks. As a beginning purpose, we have a tendency to discuss the basics, concepts, and general structure of the CDSA. Then, we have a tendency to point out limitations of the traditional design in futuristic deployment scenarios. Furthermore, we have a tendency to gift and critically discuss the work that has been done to investigate potential benefits of the CDSA, with its technical challenges and enabling technologies. Finally, an outline of standardisation proposals connected to the current research vision is provided.