@inproceedings{be3daeb3187e4745b30218762e315a94,
title = "Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies",
abstract = "Millimetre Wave (mmWaves) communication is a major capacity booster to the fifth generation (5G) mobile network. However, challenges of significant attenuation and high propagation losses lead to intermittent user connectivity. This limit mmWave applicability in the 5G mobile network. The dual connectivity (DC) architecture with its split control and data plane functionality has proven to be more effective. The DC model uses the less attenuated Long Term evolution (LTE) bands to coordinate mmWave cells while they provide on demand high capacity rates. This guarantees prolonged network association for mmWave links with minimal to no signalling cost at high user data rates. Minimizing signalling cost in LTE bands considering their scarcity is vital too. To that effect, intelligent Handoff (HO) strategies that prolong mmWave link association using minimal signalling cost are vital for a robust DC system. This paper investigates the performances of adaptive HO strategies given a highway multiuser-type mobility scenario on DC systems. Results show that adaptive HO solutions enhance link reliability in mmWaves with minimal signalling cost.",
keywords = "3GPP, 5G, Adaptive handoffs, Dual Connectivity, Millimeter wave, NR, Performance evaluation",
author = "Masoto Chiputa and Chong, {Peter Han Joo} and Rehman, {Saeed Ur} and Arun Kumar",
year = "2019",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-030-37262-0_8",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783030372613",
series = "Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST",
publisher = "Springer ",
pages = "99--112",
editor = "Jun Zheng and Cheng Li and Chong, {Peter Han Joo} and Weixiao Meng and Feng Yan",
booktitle = "Ad Hoc Networks - 11th EAI International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2019, Proceedings",
note = "11th International Conference on Ad Hoc Networks, ADHOCNETS 2019 ; Conference date: 18-11-2019 Through 21-11-2019",
}