Cellular User Clustering: Comparing Clustering Algorithms and Enhancing Network Performance

Kong Zi Yan, Max, Saad Aslam*, Anwar PP Abdul Majeed, Wei Chen

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The rapid evolution of wireless communication systems emphasizes the need for efficient data transfer mechanisms, particularly considering cellular communication. For efficient data transfer, this study considers clustering cellular users and showcases the performance gains across different performance matrices. We create a cellular communication environment on MATLAB and use K-Medoids, Hierarchical Clustering with Ward's Linkage, and DBSCAN algorithms to cluster the users. Subsequently, we evaluate the performance of the system by considering user data rate, throughput, and spectral efficiency. We also propose an algorithm, based on signal strength measurements and optimized using different existing techniques. In this study, we utilize the Calinski-Harabasz criterion, Gap statistic, and Silhouette score to determine the optimal number of clusters, refining network performance through successive adjustments. A comprehensive comparative study of clustering algorithms shows consistent improvements across all performance parameters, underscoring their robustness in ensuring reliable communication. Notably, the proposed algorithm boosted the signal strength by approximately 15% which resulted in improvement of other parameters such as user data rate and throughput.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Advances in Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics
EditorsWei Chen, Andrew Huey Ping Tan, Yang Luo, Long Huang, Yuyi Zhu, Anwar PP Abdul Majeed, Fan Zhang, Yuyao Yan, Chenguang Liu
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages401-409
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9789819639489
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 22 Aug 202423 Aug 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume1316 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics, ICIMR 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period22/08/2423/08/24

Keywords

  • Clustering Algorithms
  • Network Performance
  • Spectral Efficiency
  • User Data Rates

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