Fiber-Wireless 2016 - Workshop on Fiber-Wireless Integration

Optical and wireless systems, which in the past developed as separate network entities with a few standard
interfaces, have entered a new phase of development as fully integrated networks. To provide high bandwidth
and reliable service for both fixed and mobile users, a well-designed network must take into account both
optical and wireless transmission, with efficient allocation of resources and satisfaction of QoS requirements
within this hybrid network environment. This half-day workshop will bring together researchers and developers
with presentations on topics across a wide range of topics.
Topics of Interest
Integration of Emerging Standards
? Collaborative-RANs (C-RAN)
? Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI)
? Open Base Station Architecture Initiative (OBSAI)
? Femtocells (FEMnet)
? Cooperative multipoint (CoMP)
? 60GHz and E-band Communications
Architectures and Techniques
? Novel RoF architectures
? Analog and digital radio over fiber
? Next-generation Mobile Backhauling
? Fixed-mobile interface integration
? Integration with NG-PON
? Optical Technologies
Network Integration
? Optical backhaul from base stations
? Mobility issues, network protocols and admission control
? Wireless/wired seamless networking
? Enabling techniques for RoF systems
Operations and Management
? Quality-of-service support
? Radio capacity management in RoF
? Joint radio/optical resource management
? New Business models and opportunities
? Energy consumption and efficiency
? Wireless protective overlays
? Optical-wireless ad-hoc networks for emergency and first responder communications