Inter-segment handover analysis in an integrated GSM and mobile satellite PCN

Author

Guntsch, Alexander

Author_Institution

Dept. of Commun. Networks, Aachen Univ. of Technol., Germany

Volume

2

fYear

1997

fDate

4-7 May 1997

Firstpage

525

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide an analysis of two possible inter-segment handover schemes to be used in an combined GSM and mobile satellite PCN achieving integration at network level. The first is a modified GSM inter-MSC (mobile switching center) handover and the second a modified DECT (Digital European Cordless Telephone) handover algorithm. After introducing the chosen integration scenario the simulation assumptions and results for both algorithms in different propagation environments will the discussed. A conclusion for the usability of the two schemes dependent upon the level of integration chosen will be drawn. The paper concludes with a summary of the results and an outlook into the field of future integrated terrestrial and mobile satellite system solutions

Keywords

cellular radio; cordless telephone systems; land mobile radio; mobile satellite communication; personal communication networks; protocols; Digital European Cordless Telephone; GSM; cellular radio; handover protocols; inter-segment handover analysis; mobile satellite PCN; mobile switching center; modified DECT handover; modified GSM inter-MSC handover; network level integration; propagation environments; Artificial satellites; Cellular networks; Communication networks; GSM; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Low earth orbit satellites; Personal communication networks; Protocols; Satellite broadcasting; Telecommunication services;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Vehicular Technology Conference, 1997, IEEE 47th

Conference_Location

Phoenix, AZ

ISSN

1090-3038

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3659-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/VETEC.1997.600382

Filename

600382