Title :
Adaptive handoff algorithms for cellular overlay systems using fuzzy logic
Author :
Tripathi, Nishith D. ; Reed, Jeffrey H. ; VanLandingham, Hugh F.
Author_Institution :
Wireless Solutions, Nortel Networks, Richardson, TX, USA
Abstract :
An overlay system is a hierarchical architecture that uses large macrocells to overlay clusters of small microcells. Resource management in the overlay system is much more complex than in pure macrocell and microcell systems. A fixed parameter handoff algorithm cannot perform well in a complex and dynamic overlay environment. This paper proposes an adaptive overlay handoff algorithm that allows a systematic tradeoff among the system design parameters and improves the overall system performance
Keywords :
cellular radio; fuzzy logic; telecommunication network management; adaptive handoff algorithms; adaptive overlay handoff algorithm; cellular overlay systems; fixed parameter handoff algorithm; fuzzy logic; hierarchical architecture; macrocells; resource management; system design parameters; system performance; Base stations; Clustering algorithms; Costs; Fuzzy logic; Macrocell networks; Microcell networks; Power generation economics; Quality of service; Resource management; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1999 IEEE 49th
Conference_Location :
Houston, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5565-2
DOI :
10.1109/VETEC.1999.780580