A framework for the dimensioning of broadband mobile networks supporting wireless Internet services

Author

Ribeiro, Leila Z. ; DaSilva, Luiz A.

Author_Institution

Bradley Dept. of Electr. Eng., Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA

Volume

9

Issue

3

fYear

2002

fDate

6/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

6

Lastpage

13

Abstract

The integration of heterogeneous flows in wireless mobile networks requires that new methodologies for network design and resource dimensioning be developed. We discuss a framework for the dimensioning of such networks by taking into account differentiated user and traffic profiles. Distinct QoS requirements from various applications result in different aggregate throughput per cell being achievable for the same loading factor and network layout depending on user mix. Therefore, appropriate characterization of user mixes and aggregation techniques that map these mixes into resource requirements are key in the design of third-generation systems.

Keywords

Internet; broadband networks; cellular radio; code division multiple access; multiuser channels; quality of service; radio networks; telecommunication traffic; CDMA systems; QoS requirements; aggregate throughput per cell; aggregation techniques; broadband mobile networks dimensioning; cellular radio; differentiated user profile; heterogeneous flows integration; loading factor; network design; network layout; resource dimensioning; resource requirements; third-generation systems design; traffic profiles; user mix; wireless Internet services; wireless mobile networks; Circuits; Delay effects; Educational programs; IP networks; Technology planning; Telecommunication traffic; Telephony; Traffic control; Vehicular and wireless technologies; Web and internet services;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Wireless Communications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1536-1284

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MWC.2002.1016705

Filename

1016705