Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Beyond 5G (B5G) networks, expected to support applications requiring ultra-low latency, high data rates, and dense connectivity, may increase energy consumption, especially in the Radio Access Network (RAN), which accounts for about 75% of total mobile network energy usage. We present an architecture for precise measurement of RAN energy consumption by monitoring the gNB radio interface implemented with Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) and OpenAirInteraface (OAI). Real-time measurements from the GW Instek GPM-8213 power meter allowed us to analyze energy consumption patterns during various gNB operation phases. Our results show precise measurement and differentiation of energy usage during user transmission, enabling exact operational cost quantification. This architecture enables energy measurements in other mobile scenarios, paving the way for advanced network management use cases and more energy-efficient B5G operations.
Language: English
Topic: Green IT and Sustainability
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4408100422