Distributed joint spectrum detection and power allocation in multi-band cognitive radio networks

Abstract

This article proposes a novel dynamic spectrum sharing scheme in distributed multi-band cognitive radio networks. A non-cooperative game has been utilized to model the spectrum sharing among secondary base stations (SBSs). A distributed joint spectrum detection and power allocation algorithm is designed for maximizing the downlink throughput of secondary networks. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm converges fast and achieves a better throughput performance than uniform threshold case. Meanwhile, the convergence of algorithm is proved by Nikaido-Isoda (N-I) function method.