A Comparative Analysis of BER Performance for NOMA in the Presence of Rayleigh Fading and Impulse Noise

Muhammad Hussain; Hina Shakir; Qamar Ud Din Memon; Taimoor Zafar; Muhammad Zohaib Sohail

Authors

Muhammad Hussain Software Engineering Department, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
Hina Shakir Software Engineering Department, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
Qamar Ud Din Memon Software Engineering Department, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
Taimoor Zafar Electrical Engineering Department, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan
Muhammad Zohaib Sohail Electrical Engineering Department, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan

Keywords:

Smart Grid (SG), Smart Meter (SM), Non-orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA), Power Division Multiple Access (PDMA) and Successive Interference Cancellation (SIC).

Abstract

Importance of Study: This research investigates the integration of wired and wireless communication in Smart Grid (SG) systems, addressing the challenges posed by impulse noise and the increasing demand for bandwidth.

Novelty statement: The study explores the impact of impulse noise models on Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) performance within fading environments, offering insights into optimizing bandwidth utilization in multi-user SG communication.

Material and Method: Numerical simulations validate the derived closed form of the bit error rate (BER) equation, utilizing a NOMA downlink system. The performance parameters for assessing the effects of impulse noise in a Rayleigh fading channel include instantaneous signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), bit error rate, disturbance ratio, and the trade-off between spectral efficiency and energy efficiency.

Result and Discussion: The research reveals that NOMA demonstrates promising performance in SG communication despite the presence of impulse noise, with BER decreasing rapidly with increasing signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The study highlights a performance trade-off between impulse noise and fading, emphasizing the importance of accurate SNR levels for power allocation in NOMA systems.

Concluding Remarks: This study contributes novel insights into the robustness of NOMA under realistic SG conditions, offering valuable implications for enhancing reliability and efficiency in SG communication infrastructure.

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