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LTE User Plane Simulation Model for INET & OMNeT++

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Description of SimuLTE

A detailed description of SimuLTE is given in the following papers. In case you use SimuLTE for your research, a citation to our work would be sincerely appreciated.
  1. A. Virdis, G. Stea, G. Nardini, "Simulating LTE/LTE-Advanced Networks with SimuLTE", DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26470-7_5, in: M.S. Obaidat, J. Kacprzyk, T. Ören, J. Filipe, (eds.) "Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications", Volume 402 of the series Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, pp. 83-105, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-26469-1, 15 January 2016
  2. G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Modeling network-controlled device-to-device communications in SimuLTE", MDPI Sensors, 18(10), 3551, 2018
  3. G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Modeling X2 backhauling for LTE-Advanced and assessing its effect on CoMP Coordinated Scheduling", IWSLS2 2016, Vienna, July 1st, 2016
  4. A. Virdis, G. Nardini, G. Stea, "Modeling unicast device-to-device communications with SimuLTE", IWSLS2 2016, Vienna, July 1st, 2016
  5. G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Simulating device-to-device communications in OMNeT++ with SimuLTE: scenarios and configurations", OMNeT++ Community Summit 2016, Brno, CZ, September 15-16, 2016

Related Publications

SimuLTE has already been used as a performance evaluation tool in recent research works. Here is a list of the papers which include modeling and simulations performed with SimuLTE. If you are working with SimuLTE and you wish to appear in this list, please contact us.

Our Publications

  1. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "A scalable data-plane architecture for one-to-one device-to-device communications in LTE-Advanced", Elsevier Computer Networks 131, Feb. 2018, pp. 77-95, doi: 10.1016/j.comnet.2017.12.006
  2. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "A fast and reliable broadcast service for LTE-Advanced exploiting multihop device-to-device transmissions", Future Internet, 2017, 9(4), 89; doi: 10.3390/fi9040089 (November 2017)
  3. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Broadcasting in LTE-Advanced networks using multihop D2D communications", PIMRC 2016, Valencia, September 5-7, 2016
  4. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Fast and agile lossless mode switching for D2D communications in LTE-Advanced networks", IEEE VTC Spring 2016, Nanjing, PRC, 15-18 May 2016
  5. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Performance evaluation of TCP-based traffic over direct communications in LTE-Advanced", IEEE VTC Spring 2016, Nanjing, PRC, 15-18 May 2016
  6. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Resource allocation for network-controlled device-to-device communications in LTE-Advanced", Springer Wireless Networks, to appear (accepted January 2016) [Class A]
  7. C. Vallati, A. Virdis, E. Mingozzi, G. Stea, "Exploiting LTE D2D Communications in M2M Fog Platforms: Deployment and Practical Issues", IEEE 2nd World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), Milan, Italy, 2015
  8. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Fast and agile lossless mode switching for D2D communications in LTE-Advanced networks", IEEE VTC Spring 2016, Nanjing, PRC, 15-18 May 2016
  9. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Performance evaluation of TCP-based traffic over direct communications in LTE-Advanced", IEEE VTC Spring 2016, Nanjing, PRC, 15-18 May 2016
  10. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Practical large-scale coordinated scheduling in LTE-Advanced networks", Springer Wireless Networks, to appear (Accepted 27/3/2015), DOI: 10.1007/s11276-015-0948-6
  11. G. Stea, A. Virdis, "A comprehensive simulation analysis of LTE Discontinuous Reception (DRX)", Elsevier Computer Networks, 73 (2014), pp.22-40, DOI 10.1016/j.comnet.2014.07.014
  12. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Effective dynamic coordinated scheduling in LTE-Advanced networks", EUCNC 2014, Bologna, IT, June 23-26, 2014
  13. G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, M. Caretti, D. Sabella, "Improving network performance via optimization-based centralized coordination of LTE-A cells", CLEEN 2014, Istanbul, TK, April 6, 2014
  14. Migliorini, D.; Stea, G.; Caretti, M.; Sabella, D., "Power-Aware Allocation of MBSFN Subframes Using Discontinuous Cell Transmission in LTE Systems", VTC Fall, 2-5 Sept. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/VTCFall.2013.6692373
  15. A. Virdis, G. Stea, "System-level analysis of the tradeoffs between power saving and capacity/QoS with DRX in LTE", 4th InfQ Workshop, Sorrento, Italy, June 2013

Other Works

  1. Venkataramanan, V; Lakshmi, S; " A Case Study of Various Wireless Network Simulation Tools ", International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security 10 2 389-396 2018
  2. Ciambrone, D; Tennina, S; Tsolkas, D; Pomante, L; " A QoE performance evaluation framework for LTE networks ", 2018 IEEE 19th International Symposium on" A World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks"(WoWMoM) 14-19 2018
  3. Bastos, Alex Vidigal; Silva, Cristiano M; da Silva, Diogenes C; " Assisted routing algorithm for D2D communication in 5G wireless networks ", 2018 Wireless Days (WD) 28-30 2018
  4. Gupta, Shashank K; Khan, Jamil Y; Ngo, Duy T; " Cluster-based D2D architecture for safety services in vehicular ad hoc networks ", 2018 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops (WCNCW) 43-48 2018
  5. Cuofano, Fabrizio; " Collaborative positioning in C-V2X networks ", 2018
  6. Sliwa, Benjamin; Pillmann, Johannes; Klaß, Maximilian; Wietfeld, Christian; " Exploiting Map Topology Knowledge for Context-predictive Multi-interface Car-to-cloud Communication ", arXiv preprint arXiv:1807.01042 2018
  7. Ancans, Arnis; Petersons, Ernests; Umanskis, Aleksandrs; " Hybrid Vehicular IEEE 802.11 n and LTE Wireless Network Performance Evaluation in Non-Stationary Mode of Motion ", 2018 Advances in Wireless and Optical Communications (RTUWO) 213-218 2018
  8. Bastos, Alex Vidigal; Silva, Cristiano M; da Silva Júnior, Diógenes Cecílio; " NAR: Algoritmo de Roteamento Assistido para Comunicação D2D em Redes Celulares de 5G ", Anais do XXXVI Simpósio Brasileiro de Redes de Computadores e Sistemas Distribuídos 2018
  9. Rifki, Rifki; Rahayu, Yusnita; Virdis, Antonio; " Pengaruh Penambahan Jumlah User Dan Jarak Pada Komunikasi D2D Unicast Dengan SimuLTE ", Jurnal Online Mahasiswa (JOM) Bidang Teknik dan Sains 5 1-Jul 2018
  10. Malinverno, Marco; Avino, Giuseppe; Casetti, C; Chiasserini, Carla-Fabiana; Malandrino, Francesco; Scarpina, Salvatore; " Performance Analysis of C-V2I-based Automotive Collision Avoidance ", 2018 IEEE 19th International Symposium on" A World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks"(WoWMoM) 1-Sep 2018
  11. Bures, Tomas; Matena, Vladimir; Mirandola, Raffaela; Pagliari, Lorenzo; Trubiani, Catia; " Performance modelling of smart cyber-physical systems ", Companion of the 2018 ACM/SPEC International Conference on Performance Engineering 37-40 2018
  12. Salih, Mukhald; Jawad, Nawar; Cosmas, John; " Simulation and Performance Analysis of Software-Based Mobile Core Network Architecture (SBMCNA) Using OMNeT++ ", 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB) 1-Jun 2018
  13. Malandra, Filippo; Chiquette, Laurent Olivir; Lafontaine-Bédard, L-P; Sansó, Brunilde; " Traffic characterization and LTE performance analysis for M2M communications in smart cities ", Pervasive and Mobile Computing 48 59-68 2018
  14. Garau, Michele; Anedda, Matteo; Desogus, Cristina; Ghiani, Emilio; Murroni, Maurizio; Celli, Gianni; " A 5G cellular technology for distributed monitoring and control in smart grid ", 2017 IEEE international symposium on broadband multimedia systems and broadcasting (BMSB) 1-Jun 2017
  15. Bastos, Alex Vidigal; Silva, Cristiano M; da Silva Júnior, Diógenes Cecílio; " Algoritmo de Roteamento Assistido para Comunicação D2D em Sistemas de Segurança Pública sobre Redes LTE Avançadas ", 9º Simpósio Brasileiro de Computação Ubíqua e Pervasiva (SBCUP 2017) 9 Jan-17 2017
  16. Mwashita, Weston; Odhiambo, Marcel Ohanga; " Base Station Energy Efficiency Improvement for Next Generation Mobile Networks ", International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications 63 2 187-194 2017
  17. Bhattacharyya, Abhijan; Sardar, Bhaskar; Saha, Debashis; " Effect of mode-switching on TCP short flows during D2D communication in LTE-A networks ", 2017 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommunications Systems (ANTS) 1-Jun 2017
  18. Pramod, PJ; Jinaga, BC; " Evolution of High Speed Railway Communication system towards 5G: A Unique Scalable Model using Distributed Mobile Relays ", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 12 14 4141-4144 2017
  19. Günther, Hendrik-Jörn; Timpner, Julian; Wegner, Martin; Riebl, Raphael; Wolf, Lars; " Extending a holistic microscopic IVC simulation environment with local perception sensors and LTE capabilities ", Vehicular Communications 9 211-221 2017
  20. Derrmann, Thierry; Frank, Raphaël; Engel, Thomas; Viti, Francesco; " How mobile phone handovers reflect urban mobility: A simulation study ", 2017 5th IEEE International Conference on Models and Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems (MT-ITS) 486-491 2017
  21. Sliwa, Benjamin; Pillmann, Johannes; Eckermann, Fabian; Wietfeld, Christian; " LIMoSim: A lightweight and integrated approach for simulating vehicular mobility with OMNeT++ ", arXiv preprint arXiv:1709.02020 2017
  22. El Fawal, Ahmad Hani; Mansour, Ali; Najem, Mohamad; Le Roy, Frédéric; Le Jeune, Denis; " LTE-M adaptive eNodeB for emergency scenarios ", 2017 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence (ICTC) 536-541 2017
  23. Desogus, Cristina; Fadda, Mauro; Murroni, Maurizio; Araniti, Giuseppe; Orsino, Antonino; " Mobility aware eMBMS management in urban 5G-oriented systems ", 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB) 1-May 2017
  24. Khan, Shah Nawaz; Goratti, Leonardo; Riggio, Roberto; Hasan, Shahriar; " On active, fine-grained RAN and spectrum sharing in multi-tenant 5G networks ", 2017 IEEE 28th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) 1-May 2017
  25. Qatan, Fatima M; Ahmed, Rana E; " Performance comparison of TCP algorithms for D2D communication in LTE-A ", 2017 International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications (ICECTA) 1-Apr 2017
  26. Mwashita, W; Odhiambo, Marcel O; " Performance Evaluation of a Base Station Sleeping Scheme Meant for Next Generation Mobile Networks ", Proceedings of the International Conference on Wireless Networks (ICWN) 42-47 2017
  27. Avino, Giuseppe; Malinverno, Marco; Malandrino, Francesco; Casetti, Claudio; Chiasserini, C-F; Nardini, Giovanni; Scarpina, Salvatore; " Poster: A simulation-based testbed for vehicular collision detection ", 2017 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC) 39-40 2017
  28. Jameel, A; Shafei, M; " QoS Performance Evaluation of Voice over LTE Network ", J. Electr. Electron. Syst 6 2017
  29. El Fawal, Ahmad-Hani; Mansour, Ali; Le Roy, Frédéric; Le Jeune, Denis; Hamié, Ali; " RACH overload congestion mechanism for M2M communication in LTE-A: issues and approaches ", 2017 International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC) 1-Jun 2017
  30. Popp, Julian; Lex, Claudia; Robert, Joerg; Heuberger, Albert; " Simulating MTC data transmission in LTE ", Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Internet of things and Cloud Computing 46 2017
  31. Saeik, Firdose; Sofia, Rute C; " Challenges on the Validation of D2D Communications: Availability of Open-source Tools ", 2016
  32. Timpner, Julian; Wegner, Martin; Günther, Hendrik-Jörn; Wolf, Lars; " High-resolution vehicle telemetry via heterogeneous IVC ", Proceedings of the First International Workshop on Internet of Vehicles and Vehicles of Internet 19-24 2016
  33. Gopinath, Smriti; Wischhof, Lars; Ponikwar, Christoph; Hof, Hans-Joachim; " Hybrid solutions for data dissemination in vehicular networks ", 2016 Wireless Days (WD) 1-Apr 2016
  34. Klugel, Markus; He, Mu; Kellerer, Wolfgang; " Investigation of decision metrics for reuse link selection in device-to-device communication ", 2016 IEEE 27th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) 1-Jun 2016
  35. Ahn, Kyoungho; Rakha, Hesham A; Kang, Kyungwon; Vadakpat, Govindarajan; " Multimodal intelligent traffic signal system simulation model development and assessment ", Transportation Research Record 2558 1 92-102 2016
  36. Gopinath, Smriti; Wischhof, Lars; Jaumann, Michael; Ponikwar, Christopher; Hof, Hans-Joachim; " On Context-Aware Communication Mode Selection in Hybrid Vehicular Networks ", 2016
  37. Derrmann, Thierry; Faye, Sébastien; Frank, Raphaël; Engel, Thomas; " Poster: LuST-LTE: A simulation package for pervasive vehicular connectivity ", 2016 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC) 1-Feb 2016
  38. Kasapovic, Suad; Mujacic, Samra; Banjanovic-Mehmedovic, Lejla; Jagodic, Izet; " Simulation of Heterogeneous Network Vehicles. ", JSW 11 11 1154-1161 2016
  39. Timpner, Julian; Wegner, Martin; Günther, Hendrik-Jörn; Wolf, Lars; " Towards a Multi-Protocol Microscopic IVC Simulation Environment for ADASs ", 4th GI/ITG KuVS Fachgespräch Inter-Vehicle Communication. Berlin 2016
  40. Hagenauer, Florian; " Approaches to Heterogeneous Vehicular Networks ", Ulmer Informatik-Berichte 20 2015
  41. Báguena, Miguel; Pamboris, Andreas; Pietzuch, Peter; Sichitiu, Mihail; Manzoni, Pietro; " Better performance in LTE networks with edge assistance: The world of warcraft case ", proceedings of the 12th EAI International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems: Computing, Networking and Services on 12th EAI International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems: Computing, Networking and Services 279-280 2015
  42. Thomas, Darshana; Irvine, James; " Connection and resource allocation of IoT sensors to cellular technology-LTE ", 2015 11th Conference on Ph. D. Research in Microelectronics and Electronics (PRIME) 365-368 2015
  43. Zain, Aini Syuhada Md; Malek, Mohd Fareq Abd; Elshaikh, Mohamed; Omar, Normaliza; Hussain, Abadal-Salam T; " Performance analysis of scheduling policies for VoIP traffic in LTE-advanced network ", 2015 International Conference on Computer, Communications, and Control Technology (I4CT) 16-20 2015
  44. Awad, Abdalkarim; Moarrab, Seyedhassan; German, Reinhard; " QoS implementation inside LTE networks to support time-critical smart grid applications ", 2015 IEEE 15th International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering (EEEIC) 1204-1209 2015
  45. Brik, Bouziane; Lagraa, Nasreddine; Lakas, Abderrahmane; Ghamri-Doudane, Yacine; " Rcs-vc: Renting out and consuming services in vehicular clouds based on lte-a ", 2015 Global Information Infrastructure and Networking Symposium (GIIS) 1-Jun 2015
  46. Akyıldız, Hasan Anıl; Akkuzu, Beste; Hökelek, İbrahim; Çırpan, Hakan Ali; " LTE downlink scheduler with reconfigurable traffic prioritization ", 2014 IEEE International Black Sea Conference on Communications and Networking (BlackSeaCom) 58-62 2014
  47. Kim, Junghwan; Niyaz, Quamar; Javaid, Ahmad Y; " Performance evaluation of VoIP broadcasting over LTE for varying speeds and distances of mobile nodes ", 2014 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 1-May 2014
  48. Hagenauer, Florian; Dressler, Falko; Sommer, Christoph; " Poster: A simulator for heterogeneous vehicular networks ", 2014 IEEE vehicular networking conference (VNC) 185-186 2014
  49. Herlich, Matthias; Pfeiffenberger, Thomas; Du, Jia; Dorfinger, Peter; " 5G-MLab: Developing a Wireless Reliability Measurement Framework ",
  50. Bastos, Alex Vidigal; da Silva Júnior, Diógenes Cecílio; " Minicurso-Comunicação D2D para 5G de Arquiteturas de Redes Celulares: Da Teoria à Prática ",
  51. Mueckenheim, Jens; Puschmann, André; Soleymani, Dariush M; Roth-Mandutz, Elke; Waswa, Abubaker M; Mitschele-Thiel, Andreas; " On D2D-Communication for Resource Efficient Data Transmission of Delay-Critical Services ",
  52. Mwashita, Weston; Odhiambo, Marcel Ohanga; " Performance Analysis of a Base Station Sleeping Technology for Next Generation Mobile Networks ",
  53. Shafiei, Maryam M; Jameel, Ahmed J; " Performance Analysis of Voice Over LTE Using OMNeT+ ",
  54. Hajer, BEN REKHISSA; " Reducing energy consumption in M2M devices over LTE-A ",
  55. Rustom, Ali Hussein; Yusuf, Taofeek; " VeinsLTE: A Heterogeneous Vehicular Networks Simulator for Intelligent Transportation Systems ",