Title :
Handover schemes in space networks: classification and performance comparison
Author :
Chowdhury, Pulak K. ; Atiquzzaman, Mohammed ; Ivancic, William
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput. Sci., Oklahoma Univ.
Abstract :
Third generation (3G) communication networks based on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites provide a new trend in future mobile communications. LEO satellites provide lower end-to-end delays and efficient frequency spectrum utilization, making it suitable for personal communication services (PCS). However, ongoing communications using LEO satellite systems experience frequent handover due to high rotational speed of satellites. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive literature survey on proposed handover schemes for LEO satellite systems. We also present a detailed classification of handover schemes in the literature. Finally, we compare the handover schemes using different quality of service
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; artificial satellites; satellite communication; 3G communication networks; LEO satellites; frequency spectrum utilization; handover schemes; low Earth orbit; mobile communications; personal communication services; quality of service; space networks; Artificial satellites; Communication networks; Computer architecture; Computer science; Frequency; Intelligent networks; Low earth orbit satellites; NASA; Personal communication networks; Quality of service;
Conference_Titel :
Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology, 2006. SMC-IT 2006. Second IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2644-6
DOI :
10.1109/SMC-IT.2006.33
