Title :
QoS estimation for cellular packet data networks
Author :
Cotanis, Nicolae
Author_Institution :
Dept. of R&D, LCC Int., Inc., McLean, VA, USA
Abstract :
There is a lot of effort in the industry for defining adequate and realistic end-to-end QoS indicators for cellular data services, which might be applicable for estimating delivered QoS and for specifying the QoS control mechanisms for the underline transport networks. The paper proposes a set of measurements and a procedure for mapping the results to key quality and performance indicators. The procedure is independent of the network architecture and technology. It is a top down approach for directing the network optimization process, starting from the end user perspective.
Keywords :
cellular radio; data communication; optimisation; packet radio networks; parameter estimation; quality of service; QoS estimation; cellular data services; cellular packet data network; end-to-end QoS indicator; network optimization process; quality of service; underline transport network; Availability; Cellular networks; Electronic mail; Ground penetrating radar; Multiaccess communication; Quality management; Quality of service; Resource management; Telecommunication traffic; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 2003. VTC 2003-Fall. 2003 IEEE 58th
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7954-3
DOI :
10.1109/VETECF.2003.1285299
