Interoperability criteria and mechanisms for seamless inter-working between UMTS-HSDPA and HIPERLAN/2 networks enhanced with MIMO techniques

Al-Gizawi, T; Peppas, K; Lazarakis, F; Pnitenet, R; Gosteau, J

dc.contributor.author	Al-Gizawi, T	en
dc.contributor.author	Peppas, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Lazarakis, F	en
dc.contributor.author	Pnitenet, R	en
dc.contributor.author	Gosteau, J	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:20:39Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:20:39Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.issn	0302-9743	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/16004
dc.subject	heterogeneous HSDPA	en
dc.subject	HIPERLAN\2	en
dc.subject	interoperability	en
dc.subject	cost function	en
dc.subject	MIMO	en
dc.subject	BS	en
dc.subject	AP	en
dc.subject.classification	Computer Science, Theory & Methods	en
dc.title	Interoperability criteria and mechanisms for seamless inter-working between UMTS-HSDPA and HIPERLAN/2 networks enhanced with MIMO techniques	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1007/978-3-540-24693-0_39	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-24693-0_39	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	The concept 4G wireless communication systems is to provide a user with a rich range of services across different radio access technologies, while maintaining the service's minimum QoS requirement, independently on the coverage area, mobility conditions, and using a single mobile terminal. To achieve this goal the need for interoperable heterogeneous wireless networks emerges. In this article we identify the challenges that arise when enhancing interoperability functionality to two different radio access networks. Specifically we will focus on inter-working UTRA FDD HSDPA and WLANs networks, as two strong candidates for composing the 4G environment. We also propose an interoperable architecture to achieve seamless inter-working between the aforementioned networks. The article also introduces two interoperable criteria that triggers interoperability based on the use of Cost functions. Namely, these triggers are the initial user assignment to the optimal network and inter-system handover. Each of the two triggers initiates a respective interoperability algorithm. Finally, In order to characterize the interoperability mechanisms behaviour and address an accurate QoS performance analysis, a software simulation platform has been developed. The platform is enhanced with MIMO transceivers and takes into consideration: network configuration, propagation conditions, fast fading, and service requirements. Keywords: Heterogeneous HSDPA, HIPERLAN\2, interoperability, Cost function, MIMO.BS.AP © IFIP International Federation for Information Processing 2004.	en
heal.publisher	SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN	en
heal.journalName	Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)	en
heal.bookName	LECTURE NOTES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1007/978-3-540-24693-0_39	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000221521000039	en
dc.identifier.volume	3042	en
dc.identifier.spage	465	en
dc.identifier.epage	475	en