Title :
Handoff strategies in microcellular systems
Author :
Grimlund, Olle ; Gudmundson, Björn
Author_Institution :
Ericsson Radio Syst., Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract :
Plausible strategies and algorithms for microcellular handoff are examined. Attention is given to such issues as propagation characteristics, C/I (carrier/interference) distribution, and handoff performance in a microcellular system. Some examples from real measurements in central Stockholm are shown, and a brief description of propagation models used in handoff simulations is presented. The handoff strategies for some contemporary systems are reviewed, and some results from simulations of mobile assisted handoff (MAHO) are shown
Keywords :
cellular radio; field strength measurement; radiowave propagation; MAHO; cellular radio; central Stockholm; interference distribution; microcellular handoff; microcellular radio; mobile assisted handoff; propagation characteristics; radiowave propagation; Antennas and propagation; Base stations; Channel allocation; Character generation; Digital systems; GSM; Microcell networks; Mobile communication; Radio spectrum management; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1991. Gateway to the Future Technology in Motion., 41st IEEE
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-582-2
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1991.140543
