Dynamic channel allocation for secondary users in cognitive radio network

Cognitive Radio Networks (CRNs) form the basis of an interesting approach to ease the ongoing shortage of spectral resources. Through allowing Secondary Users (SUs) to opportunistically use underutilized frequency bands, including the integrity of Primary Users (PUs), CRNs represent a complex solution to the old spectrum quandary. This research paper outlines an independent, vibrant channel assignment model based on a 27-rule Mamdani fuzzy logic decision model. This framework cleverly coordinates channel selection after wise disposition of simulated network characteristics including Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR), transmission power and the necessary channel capacity. In spectrum sensing, energy-detection approach is implemented to detect idle channels and assign a high-priority SUs to a stable interweave channel, and a low-priority SUs to a hybrid interweave-underlay approach reducing transmission power when the PU is active. The proposed system demonstrates adaptive responsiveness to varying conditions in the network by having a distributed decision making at the individual SU units. The empirical findings, in both simulation cases of various SU arrival conditions using MATLAB, indicate that the fuzzy-based allocation system can make significant improvements in throughput, reduce the service delay and drop rate, and increase the spectrum utilization compared to the traditional CRN paradigms. Cognitive intelligence combined with fuzzy decision-making, therefore, is envisaged to autonomies, scale, and provide effective spectrum management in heterogeneous Internet of Things (IoT) communications.

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Scientific Reports
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2026-03-21
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44620-3
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Cognitive Radio Networks and Spectrum Sensing
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Dynamic channel allocation for secondary users in cognitive radio network

Parameswaran Ramesh, Sanjeetha Gowthaman, P. T. V. Bhuvaneswari, J. Bino
Scientific Reports
Cognitive Radio Networks and Spectrum Sensing
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Dynamic channel allocation for secondary users in cognitive radio network

Parameswaran Ramesh, Sanjeetha Gowthaman, P. T. V. Bhuvaneswari, J. Bino
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Abstract

Cognitive Radio Networks (CRNs) form the basis of an interesting approach to ease the ongoing shortage of spectral resources. Through allowing Secondary Users (SUs) to opportunistically use underutilized frequency bands, including the integrity of Primary Users (PUs), CRNs represent a complex solution to the old spectrum quandary. This research paper outlines an independent, vibrant channel assignment model based on a 27-rule Mamdani fuzzy logic decision model. This framework cleverly coordinates channel selection after wise disposition of simulated network characteristics including Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR), transmission power and the necessary channel capacity. In spectrum sensing, energy-detection approach is implemented to detect idle channels and assign a high-priority SUs to a stable interweave channel, and a low-priority SUs to a hybrid interweave-underlay approach reducing transmission power when the PU is active. The proposed system demonstrates adaptive responsiveness to varying conditions in the network by having a distributed decision making at the individual SU units. The empirical findings, in both simulation cases of various SU arrival conditions using MATLAB, indicate that the fuzzy-based allocation system can make significant improvements in throughput, reduce the service delay and drop rate, and increase the spectrum utilization compared to the traditional CRN paradigms. Cognitive intelligence combined with fuzzy decision-making, therefore, is envisaged to autonomies, scale, and provide effective spectrum management in heterogeneous Internet of Things (IoT) communications.

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University of Madras (IN), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IN), Anna University, Chennai (IN), St. Joseph's Institute of Technology (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 15%
Cognitive Radio Networks and Spectrum Sensing
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