Modelling and performance evaluation of wireless and mobile communication systems in heterogeneous environments
PhD thesis
Kirsal, Y. 2013. Modelling and performance evaluation of wireless and mobile communication systems in heterogeneous environments. PhD thesis Middlesex University School of Science and Technology
Type | PhD thesis |
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Title | Modelling and performance evaluation of wireless and mobile communication systems in heterogeneous environments |
Authors | Kirsal, Y. |
Abstract | It is widely expected that next generation wireless communication systems will be heterogeneous, integrating a wide variety of wireless access networks. Of particular interest recently is the integration of cellular networks (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, EDGE and LTE) and wireless local area networks (WLANs) to provide complementary features in terms of coverage, capacity and mobility support. These different networks will work together using vertical handover techniques and hence understanding how well these mechanisms perform is a significant issue. In this thesis, these networks are modelled to yield performance results such as mean queue lengths and blocking probabilities over a range of different conditions. The results are then analysed using network constraints to yield operational graphs based on handover probabilities to different networks. Firstly, individual networks with horizontal handover are analysed using performability techniques. The thesis moves on to look at vertical handovers between cellular networks using pure performance models. Then the integration of cellular networks and WLAN is considered. While analysing these results it became clear that the common models that were being used were subjected to handover hysteresis resulting from feedback loops in the model. A new analytical model was developed which addressed this issue but was shown to be problematic in developing state probabilities for more complicated scenarios. Guard channels analysis, which is normally used to give priority to handover traffic in mobile networks, was employed as a practical solution to the observed handover hysteresis. Overall, using different analytical techniques as well as simulation, the results of this work form an important part in the design and development of future mobile systems. |
Department name | School of Science and Technology |
Institution name | Middlesex University |
Publication dates | |
11 Oct 2013 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 11 Oct 2013 |
Completed | Apr 2013 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Language | English |
https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/846yy
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