Performance of WiMAX Networks Integrated in a Segment of Satellite using Channel Reservation Mechanism

Mobility issue and service continuity represent important challenges for next generation networks. The integration of a satellite segment within a terrestrial network (especially WiMAX) has several advantages in a 4G context. In this paper, we focus on channel reservation mechanisms to ensure quality of service. Primary results show, by means of simulation, the gains and limitations of each mechanism. It is shown that the best results are obtained when the mechanisms are performed by the base stations when the density of users is low. Otherwise, cooperative solutions for which reservations are done by neighboring nodes may improve the performance of the system.