Title :
Operator´s RAT Selection Policies Based on the Fittingness Factor Concept
Author :
Sallent, O. ; Pérez-Romero, J. ; Ljung, R. ; Karlsson, P. ; Barbaresi, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona
Abstract :
This paper considers a heterogeneous radio access network scenario where different radio access technologies (RATs) are jointly managed. The RAT selection algorithm is based on the fittingness factor concept, which is a generic representation of the different factors that may influence the RAT selection decision. The flexibility provided by the fittingness factor characterization is illustrated in this paper with two different examples of operator´s policies for RAT selection, which are implemented by means of different settings of this factor.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; cellular radio; radio access networks; (GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network); (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network); GERAN; RAT selection policies; UTRAN; beyond 3G; fittingness factor concept; heterogeneous radio access network; operator policies; radio access technologies; 3G mobile communication; Broadcasting; Business communication; Interference; Radio spectrum management; Rats; Resource management; Technology management; Telecommunication network management; Wireless sensor networks; Beyond 3G; Common Radio Resource Management; GERAN; Heterogeneous networks; UMTS;
Conference_Titel :
Mobile and Wireless Communications Summit, 2007. 16th IST
Conference_Location :
Budapest
Print_ISBN :
963-8111-66-6
Electronic_ISBN :
963-8111-66-6
DOI :
10.1109/ISTMWC.2007.4299188
