A DRL-Driven Optimization of RAN Slice Resource Partitioning for V2X SLA Compliance in 5G Networks
TL;DR
This work addresses the Radio Access Network (RAN) slicing problem from the perspective of Physical Resource Block (PRB) partitioning under high traffic demand conditions and proposes a reinforcement learning approach based on Proximal Policy Optimization to determine PRB allocations that satisfy the strict latency and reliability requirements of V2X services.
Abstract
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications impose very demanding requirements in terms of latency and reliability, which must be met in scenarios where multiple services with diverse performance targets coexist. In such scenarios, traffic-intensive services compete for limited radio resources, complicating the fulfillment of V2X service demands. Within this context, Network Slicing (NS) emerges as a key factor that enables the creation of multiple slices and the allocation of resources among them to satisfy heterogeneous service requirements. In particular, this work addresses the Radio Access Network (RAN) slicing problem from the perspective of Physical Resource Block (PRB) partitioning under high traffic demand conditions. To this end, a reinforcement learning approach based on Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) is proposed to determine PRB allocations that satisfy the strict latency and reliability requirements of V2X services, while improving resource utilization efficiency and minimizing performance degradation of enhanced Mobile BroadBand (eMBB) services. The proposed solution is evaluated through simulation-based experiments under various traffic loads and different V2X service requirements, demonstrating its ability to adapt resource partitioning to network conditions and service demands.