Optimizing Energy Efficiency in UAV-Assisted Networks Using Deep Reinforcement Learning
Babatunji Omoniwa, Boris Galkin, Ivana Dusparić
Abstract
In this letter, we study the energy efficiency (EE) optimization of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) providing wireless coverage to static and mobile ground users. Recent multi-agent reinforcement learning approaches optimise the system’s EE using a 2D trajectory design, neglecting interference from nearby UAV cells. We aim to maximize the system’s EE by jointly optimizing each UAV’s 3D trajectory, number of connected users, and the energy consumed, while accounting for interference. Thus, we propose a cooperative Multi-Agent Decentralized Double Deep Q-Network (MAD-DDQN) approach. Our approach outperforms existing baselines in terms of EE by as much as 55– 80%.
Topics & Concepts
Reinforcement learningComputer scienceEfficient energy useArtificial intelligenceEnergy (signal processing)Machine learningEngineeringElectrical engineeringMathematicsStatisticsUAV Applications and OptimizationDistributed Control Multi-Agent SystemsAdvanced Wireless Communication Technologies