Optimised base-station location algorithm for next generation microcellular networks

To support the seamless upgrading of current cellular networks and to fulfi l the requirements of third generation systems, an optimised base-station l ocation algorithm, referred to as the combination algorithm for total-optim isation (CAT); is presented. Results show that the CAT approach is well sui ted to constrained optimisation, providing results that are equal to, and o ften better than, those obtained using more established methods such as the genetic algorithm.