Intuitive effectiveness degree of research methodologies for spectrum sensing in cognitive radio network

Abstract

The phenomenon of spectrum sensing plays an essential role in cognitive radio network (CRN) that is performed in real-time for better adaptability to dynamic usage of spectrum. However, efficient decision-making is often noted to be affected by dynamic environmental condition, interference, and noise leading to declination in performance. In recent times, there are proposals for various methodologies addressing such issues targeting towards improving spectrum sensing along with machine learning and energy detection approach, which is gaining its pace for technical research implementation. Irrespective of this advancement, ambiguity shrouds regarding the contrast effectiveness associated with these methods and their appropriateness in different situation. Hence, this manuscript presents a comprehensive and yet crisp review work to offer concise assessment of latest methodologies towards spectrum sensing used in CRN ecosystem. The paper has an inclusion of existing techniques, presents their potentials and shortcomings, exhibited evolving trends of research, extracts key gaps and challenges. The prime intention of this review work is towards guiding the future researchers and scholars by facilitating deeper insight towards the recent state of technologies in spectrum sensing.