TR 102 073-1 : 1.1.1

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Symbols and abbreviations
   3.1 Symbols
   3.2 Abbreviations
4 General context and background
5 Autonomous Frequency Assignment (AFA)
   5.1 Algorithm
   5.2 Usability and features
6 TDD system
   6.1 Initial frequency re-use plan
   6.2 Addition of TSs
   6.3 Building blockage
7 Introduction of multiple FDD cells
8 Simulated interference mechanisms
9 Quasi Static Autonomous Frequency Assignment (QSAFA)
   9.1 High level description
   9.2 Simulation implementation details
       9.2.1 Sequencing through TDD sectors
       9.2.2 Representing interference in the simulation
       9.2.3 Real-World application to a TDD system
10 Simulation results for 100-meter TDD-FDD grid fixed offsets
   10.1 General comments
   10.2 No guard band, 100-meter offset
   10.3 One guard band, 100-meter offset
11 Simulation results for random 100 m to 300 m TDD-FDD cell
   offsets, no guard band
12 Conclusions
   12.1 List of items subject to further study, which should be
        addressed in part 2 of the Technical Report
Annex A: Assumptions, sample link budgets, and antenna RPEs
Annex B: "Rayleigh Rooftop" building blockage example derived
         from the CRABS report
Annex C: Simulation, plan and results
Annex D: Bibliography
History

Analyzes the use of Autonomous Frequency Assignment (AFA) (also called automatic frequency assignment) for hub sectors as an equipment means to reduce or avoid the need for a-priori guard bands as recommended by the standards and regulatory groups.