Resource allocation using particle swarm optimization for D2D communication underlay of cellular networks

Device-to-device (D2D) communications as underlays of cellular networks facilitate diverse local services and reduce base station traffic. However, D2D communication may cause interference with the primary cellular network. To avoid this problem, the network should flexibly allocate its resources and select a proper mode for users. Here, we formulate a joint mode selection and resource allocation problem to maximize the system throughput with a minimum required rate guarantee. A mode selection and resource allocation scheme based on particle swarm optimization (PSO-MSRA) is proposed in which solutions are mapped onto particles and a fitness function embodies the constraints in a penalty function. Simulation results show its superiority over other schemes in terms of throughput and minimum required rate guarantee.