Handover Parameter Optimisation of a Cellular Network The Kenyan Case

EMILY TERESA NYAMBATI; Vitalice K. Oduol

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss6.551

Authors

EMILY TERESA NYAMBATI

University of Nairobi, Kenya
Vitalice K. Oduol

The University of Nairobi, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss6.551

Keywords:

Handover, Fuzzy Logic, Handover Decision

Abstract

Handover, also known as Handoff is a key procedure that ensures that the cellular users move freely through the network while still being connected and being offered quality services. It is an event taking place whenever a mobile node moves from one wireless cell to another, abandoning the connection with the first base station and getting attached to the second one. Since its success rate is a key indicator of user satisfaction, it is vital that this procedure happens as fast and as seamlessly as possible.

This paper aims to optimize the handover decision process of a cellular radio network for an in-vehicle mobile station.

This is first by determining the optimal handover parameters then developing an algorithm that determines the best time to handover using the fuzzy logic system.

Author Biographies

EMILY TERESA NYAMBATI, University of Nairobi, Kenya

ELECTRICAL AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING
Vitalice K. Oduol, The University of Nairobi, Kenya

Department of Electrical & Information Engineering

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