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A Differential Game Model of Automatic Load Balancing in LTE Networks

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In this paper, load balancing problem is investigated and a new game theory automatic load balancing scheme in LTE networks is proposed based on non-cooperative differential game. Optimal load allocated to each cell is formulated as a Nash Equilibrium in this paper. It is proved that the non-cooperative differential game algorithm is applicable and the optimal load solution can be achieved. Simulation results show that system capacity is increased and load unbalancing caused inappropriate load allocation is decreased.

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    Haitao Xu, Xianwei Zhou & Yueyun Chen

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Xu, H., Zhou, X. & Chen, Y. A Differential Game Model of Automatic Load Balancing in LTE Networks. Wireless Pers Commun 71, 165–180 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-012-0809-x

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