Study on next generation Self-Optimizing Network (SON) for UTRAN and E-UTRAN
The objectives of the study are:
- Identify SON enhancements and new features needed for the interworking between existing features and user type differentiation based on of UE configuration UE capability UE characteristic or location (considering SA5 work).
- identify SON enhancements and new features needed for the deployments based on active antennas
- Evaluate the benefits and impacts of the identified solutions
For pre-release 12 Small Cells:
- Identify any gaps between existing SON and further enhancements needed specifically for Small Cells
- Reduce Network planning efforts for small cells
- Enhance network optimization efforts including aspects like mobility robustness and load balancing (duplication with HetNET mobility enhancement WI should be avoided)
The present document provides descriptions and possible solutions of use cases and analysis of these solutions. Considerations with regards to requested functionality in scope of other 3GPP groups if any, may be captured in this document as well.