Network Controlled Handovers: challenges and possibilities
Melia, T.
; Serrano, P.
; Soto, I.
;
Aguiar, R.
Wireless Personal Communications Vol. 43, Nº 3, pp. 959 - 974, November, 2007.
ISSN (print): 0929-6212
ISSN (online): 1572-834X
Scimago Journal Ranking: 0,24 (in 2007)
Digital Object Identifier: 10.1007/s11277-007-9256-5
Abstract
The concept of network controlled handovers is commonly used in cellular technologies. With multi-mode terminals, using layer-2 techniques, this concept can only be applied inside each technology, which impairs the full exploitation of multi-access support. We discuss a layer-3 technique able to operate across technologies, and present an analysis of the performance advantages this technique brings. In general, an increase around 25% in system usage is achievable. The paper further analyses some cell characteristics that impact on the performance improvements achievable by network controlled handovers.
