HetNet handover performance analysis based on RSRP vs. RSRQ triggers

In Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks handover performance is of high importance. In this paper we disseminate the results obtained during several handover experiments in LTE Heterogeneous Networks (HetNet) considering for handover trigger the A3 event and different parameters: Reference Signal Received Power (RSSP) and Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ). We also provide recommendations for parameter tuning for different scenarios. All the measurements are performed in a cabled environment under the conditions characteristic for dense urban settings. Our results show the improvement of two important indicators for end user experience: data throughput and User Equipment (UE) power consumption.