Title :
Development and Applications of a Dynamic DVB-H System-Level Simulator
Author :
Gómez-Barquero, David ; Poikonen, Jussi ; Paavola, Jarkko ; Cardona, Narcís
Author_Institution :
iTEAM Res. Inst., Univ. Politec. de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Abstract :
This article discusses the need for dynamic system-level simulations for Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld (DVB-H), specifically to evaluate the overall system performance perceived by mobile users dynamically over time. Such simulations can be used as a complement of traditional radio coverage planning tools for analyzing quality of service and radio resource management aspects of the DVB-H network. The article describes a general simulation structure, the main models required, and measurement-based validation of a DVB-H physical layer performance model that enables these analyses. The article also provides illustrative applications of the simulator.
Keywords :
digital video broadcasting; mobile television; quality of service; digital video broadcast-handheld; dynamic DVB-H system; mobile users; quality of service; radio resource management; Analytical models; Computer errors; Digital video broadcasting; Error analysis; Physical layer; Quality of service; Software measurement; Streaming media; System performance; TV broadcasting; DVB-H; dynamic simulations; mobile TV; performance models;
Journal_Title :
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBC.2010.2049608
