Heterogeneous Cellular Networks Theory, Simulation, and Deployment

1.1 Mobile Data Explosion and Capacity Needs 1.2 Capacity and Coverage Solutions 1.2.1 Improving Existing Macrocell Networks 1.2.2 Network Base Station Densification 1.2.3 Indoor Capacity and Coverage 1.2.4 Heterogeneous Cellular Networks 1.3 Heterogeneous Cellular Network Nodes 1.3.1 Remote Radio Heads 1.3.2 Micro Base Stations 1.3.3 Pico Base Stations 1.3.4 Femtocell Access Points 1.3.5 Relay Nodes 1.4 3GPP LTE-Advanced Heterogeneous Cellular Networks 1.5 Heterogeneous Cellular Network Challenges 1.5.1 Optimal Network Evolution Path 1.5.2 Access Control 1.5.3 Mobility and Handover 1.5.4 Self-Organizing Network 1.5.5 Inter-Cell Interference