Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies

Masoto Chiputa; Peter Han Joo Chong; Saeed Ur Rehman; Arun Kumar

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-37262-0_8

Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies

Masoto Chiputa, Peter Han Joo Chong, Saeed Ur Rehman, Arun Kumar

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Ad Hoc Networks - 11th EAI International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2019, Proceedings
Editors	Jun Zheng, Cheng Li, Peter Han Joo Chong, Weixiao Meng, Feng Yan
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Pages	99-112
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030372620
ISBN (Print)	9783030372613
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37262-0_8
Publication status	Published - 2019
Externally published	Yes
Event	11th International Conference on Ad Hoc Networks, ADHOCNETS 2019 - Queenstown, New Zealand Duration: 18 Nov 2019 → 21 Nov 2019

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST
Volume	306 LNICST
ISSN (Print)	1867-8211
ISSN (Electronic)	1867-822X

Conference

Conference	11th International Conference on Ad Hoc Networks, ADHOCNETS 2019
Country	New Zealand
City	Queenstown
Period	18/11/19 → 21/11/19

Keywords

3GPP
5G
Adaptive handoffs
Dual Connectivity
Millimeter wave
NR
Performance evaluation

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Chiputa, M., Chong, P. H. J., Rehman, S. U., & Kumar, A. (2019). Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies. In J. Zheng, C. Li, P. H. J. Chong, W. Meng, & F. Yan (Eds.), Ad Hoc Networks - 11th EAI International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2019, Proceedings (pp. 99-112). (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; Vol. 306 LNICST). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37262-0_8

Chiputa, Masoto ; Chong, Peter Han Joo ; Rehman, Saeed Ur ; Kumar, Arun. / Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies. Ad Hoc Networks - 11th EAI International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2019, Proceedings. editor / Jun Zheng ; Cheng Li ; Peter Han Joo Chong ; Weixiao Meng ; Feng Yan. Switzerland : Springer, 2019. pp. 99-112 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST).

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Chiputa, M, Chong, PHJ, Rehman, SU & Kumar, A 2019, Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies. in J Zheng, C Li, PHJ Chong, W Meng & F Yan (eds), Ad Hoc Networks - 11th EAI International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2019, Proceedings. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST, vol. 306 LNICST, Springer, Switzerland, pp. 99-112, 11th International Conference on Ad Hoc Networks, ADHOCNETS 2019, Queenstown, New Zealand, 18/11/19. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37262-0_8

Investigating Mobility Robustness in 5G Networks Using User-Adaptive Handoff Strategies. / Chiputa, Masoto; Chong, Peter Han Joo; Rehman, Saeed Ur; Kumar, Arun.

Ad Hoc Networks - 11th EAI International Conference, ADHOCNETS 2019, Proceedings. ed. / Jun Zheng; Cheng Li; Peter Han Joo Chong; Weixiao Meng; Feng Yan. Switzerland : Springer, 2019. p. 99-112 (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST; Vol. 306 LNICST).

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