Performance evaluation of bandwidth reservation for mmWave 5G NR systems

Introduction: In 3GPP New Radio (NR) systems, frequent radio propagation path blockages can lead to the disconnection of ongoing sessions already accepted into the system, reducing the quality of service in the network. Controlling access to system resource by prioritizing for the ongoing sessions can increase the session continuity. In this paper, we propose resource allocation with a reservation mechanism. Purpose: Development of a mathematical model for analyzing the effect of this mechanism on other system performance indicators - dropping probabilities for new and ongoing sessions and system utilization. The model takes into account the key features of the 3GPP NR technology, including the height of the interacting objects, the spatial distribution and mobility of the blockers, as well as the line-of-sight propagation properties between the transceivers for mmWave NR technology. Results: We analyzed the reservation mechanism with the help of a developed model in the form of a resource queueing system with signals, where the base station bandwidth corresponds to the resource, and the signals model a change in the line-of-sight conditions between the receiving and transmitting devices. Creating a priority for ongoing sessions whose service has not yet been completed provides a considerable flexibility for balancing the session continuity and dropping of a new session, with a slight decrease in the efficiency of the radio resource utility. With the developed model, we showed that reserving even a small bandwidth (less than 10% of the total resources) to maintain the ongoing sessions has a positive effect on their continuity, as it increases the probability of their successful completion. Practical relevance: The proposed mechanism works more efficiently in overload conditions and with sessions which have a high data transfer rate requirements. This increases the demand for the proposed mechanism in 5G NR communication systems.