Performance Evaluation of Uplink Closed Loop Power Control for LTE System

Uplink power control is a key radio resource management feature in the 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE). In order to adapt to changes in the inter-cell interference situation or to correct power amplifier errors, closed-loop adjustments should be applied. In this paper the performance of closed loop power control combined with fractional path loss compensation factor is studied, and an optimal value for the path loss compensation factor is investigated. The closed loop power control with fractional path loss compensation factor is found to improve the system performance in terms of mean bit rate by 68% and utilizes the battery power more effectively.