Spectrum Optimization for OFDMA Based Hybrid Wireless Networks

This paper proposes a new scheme for cooperative hybrid network resource allocation. Different from the traditional cognitive radio networks that aim to utilize the spectrum holes (such as white space in TV spectrum) in an uncoordinated way, this paper proposes an OFDMA based collaborative hybrid network. We study the joint resource allocation problem for both the primary users and the secondary users. Results show that by cooperatively allocating resources in the primary network and the secondary network, we can achieve higher spectral efficiency while provide satisfactory admission control and QoS for all users.