Title :
Inter-segment handover analysis in an integrated GSM and mobile satellite PCN
Author :
Guntsch, Alexander
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Commun. Networks, Aachen Univ. of Technol., Germany
Abstract :
The aim of this paper is to provide an analysis of two possible inter-segment handover schemes to be used in an combined GSM and mobile satellite PCN achieving integration at network level. The first is a modified GSM inter-MSC (mobile switching center) handover and the second a modified DECT (Digital European Cordless Telephone) handover algorithm. After introducing the chosen integration scenario the simulation assumptions and results for both algorithms in different propagation environments will the discussed. A conclusion for the usability of the two schemes dependent upon the level of integration chosen will be drawn. The paper concludes with a summary of the results and an outlook into the field of future integrated terrestrial and mobile satellite system solutions
Keywords :
cellular radio; cordless telephone systems; land mobile radio; mobile satellite communication; personal communication networks; protocols; Digital European Cordless Telephone; GSM; cellular radio; handover protocols; inter-segment handover analysis; mobile satellite PCN; mobile switching center; modified DECT handover; modified GSM inter-MSC handover; network level integration; propagation environments; Artificial satellites; Cellular networks; Communication networks; GSM; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Low earth orbit satellites; Personal communication networks; Protocols; Satellite broadcasting; Telecommunication services;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1997, IEEE 47th
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3659-3
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1997.600382
