Title :
A hierarchical network scheme for multilayered cellular systems
Author :
Marano, S. ; Mastronianni, C.
Author_Institution :
DEiS, Calabria Univ., Italy
Abstract :
This paper presents a study of a hierarchical network scheme that could be used where a multilayered, multisized cell layout is designed to cover non-homogeneous populated areas. The hierarchical model is able to represent a compound cellular system with several kinds of overlapping cells set at different levels, e.g. picocells, microcells, macrocells and satellitar cells. The system is managed so that a call, which is discarded from a cell at a certain level, can overflow to the overlaying cells, going up through the hierarchy. A multidimensional birth-death model is developed to analyze the system and find the expressions of some performance indices, which are discussed for a sample system having three cell levels and only one cell per level
Keywords :
Markov processes; cellular radio; radio networks; statistical analysis; Markov processes; compound cellular system; hierarchical model; hierarchical network scheme; macrocells; microcells; multidimensional birth-death model; multilayered cellular systems; multisized cell layout; nonhomogeneous populated areas; overlapping cells; performance indices; picocells; satellitar cells; statistical model; Cellular networks; Cities and towns; Control systems; Electronic mail; Loaded antennas; Macrocell networks; Microcell networks; Multidimensional systems; Performance analysis; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1997, IEEE 47th
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3659-3
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1997.605867
