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Cognitive Radio Networking: An Intelligent Approach to Spectrum Utilization

Author(s) Mr. GUNJAN MALAKAR
Country India
Abstract The exponential growth in wireless communication demand, driven by the proliferation of mobile devices and data-intensive applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), has intensified pressure on the finite radio frequency spectrum. Traditional static spectrum allocation policies have led to inefficient spectrum utilization, with some frequency bands experiencing scarcity while others remain underused. Cognitive Radio Networking (CRN) has emerged as a transformative solution to this challenge, enabling intelligent wireless devices to dynamically sense, access, and manage spectrum resources in real time. By allowing secondary (unlicensed) users to opportunistically utilize underutilized spectrum without causing harmful interference to primary (licensed) users, CRN significantly enhances spectrum efficiency and supports the deployment of innovative wireless services.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive radio networking, detailing its foundational principles-including spectrum sensing, spectrum management, spectrum mobility, spectrum sharing, and power control. It examines the core techniques and protocols that enable dynamic spectrum access (DSA), such as opportunistic, underlay, and overlay paradigms, and discusses the key technical challenges of interference management, spectrum handoff, and regulatory compliance. The analysis highlights the critical role of advanced sensing and management protocols, cooperative strategies, and standardization efforts in realizing the full potential of CRN. By synthesizing current research and identifying open issues, the paper underscores the significance of cognitive radio networks in addressing spectrum scarcity and shaping the future landscape of wireless communication.
Keywords Wireless communication, Mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT) ,Radio frequency spectrum ,Spectrum scarcity, Static spectrum allocation, Spectrum utilization, Licensed users / Primary users, Unlicensed users / Secondary users, Cognitive Radio Networking (CRN),Cognitive radios, Dynamic spectrum access (DSA),Spectrum sensing, Spectrum management, Spectrum mobility, Spectrum sharing, Power control, Spectrum holes / White spaces, Energy detection, Feature detection (Cyclostationary detection),Matched filter detection, Cooperative sensing, Wideband spectrum sensing, Compressive sensing, Spectrum analysis, Spectrum decision, Resource allocation, Spectrum handoff / Channel switching, Interference management, Quality of Service (QoS),Opportunistic access / Interweave access, Underlay access, Overlay access,MAC layer protocols, Network layer protocols,IEEE 802.22,Standardization,Regulatory frameworks, Interference-aware power control, Adaptive power allocation, Channel gains, Spectrum efficiency, Spectrum handoff latency, Spectrum opportunity, Dynamic spectrum utilization, Spectrum-aware protocols, Spectrum crunch, Wireless innovation
Field Computer > Network / Security
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44470
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9kfnk
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