Resilience of 5G Mobile Communication Systems to Massive Disruptions

This chapter discusses vital techniques to enhance the resilience of 5G systems. It starts with dependability assessment of 5G networks. Next, it describes (a) the frequency fallback technique to improve availability and survivability of 5G services, (b) segment interleaving scheme to enhance communications resilience between base stations and the remaining part of the network and (c) multi-operator protection to address the resilience issues in a multi-operator scenario when one of the operators fails to deliver services, and the backup service can be provided to its users by another operator. Finally, it focuses on energy-aware techniques for dynamic management of base station configuration and of load distribution aimed at maximizing network survivability in case of disaster.

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