Title :
Optimization of handover margins in GSM/GPRS networks
Author :
Toril, Matias ; Pedraza, Salvador ; Ferrer, Ricardo ; Wille, Volker
Author_Institution :
Dpt. Ingenieria de Comunicaciones, Malaga Univ., Spain
Abstract :
Optimization of handover boundaries has been suggested to cope with non-homogeneous traffic distribution in GSM/GPRS networks. In this paper, an automatic optimization algorithm is proposed, which is able to maximize the overall traffic carried in the network by equalizing long-term blocking effects. Field trial results indicate that system capacity can be significantly improved with respect to homogeneous handover parameter settings.
Keywords :
cellular radio; optimisation; packet radio networks; telecommunication traffic; GPRS networks; GSM networks; automatic optimization algorithm; handover margin optimization; handover parameter setting; long-term blocking effect; nonhomogeneous traffic distribution; system capacity; Analytical models; Electronic mail; GSM; Ground penetrating radar; Intelligent networks; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Resource management; System performance; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 2003. VTC 2003-Spring. The 57th IEEE Semiannual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7757-5
DOI :
10.1109/VETECS.2003.1207520
