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Title: Combat Jamming: An Innovative Mini-Slot Frequency Hopping in B5G Networks
This paper explores an innovative approach to enhance the resilience and security of beyond 5G (B5G) networks through the implementation of cross-bandwidth part (C-BWP) frequency hopping at mini-slot granularity. Utilizing dynamic channel estimation, the proposed system assigns resource blocks (RBs) to user equipment (UEs) of varying priorities, mitigating the impact of jamming in hostile radio environments. We introduce strategic C-BWP frequency hopping for high-priority UEs, optimizing the use of unaffected RBs. This method is shown to effectively counter various types of jamming, ensuring robust and secure communication in both current and future cellular networks. Through rigorous simulation, we demonstrate that intra-slot frequency hopping offers superior resilience by adapting quickly to dynamic channel conditions, significantly enhancing the performance and security of the communications system.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2326898
PAR ID:
10639042
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
IEEE
Date Published:
Journal Name:
IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference
ISSN:
2577-2465
ISBN:
979-8-3315-1778-6
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1 to 7
Format(s):
Medium: X
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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