A Location-Based Vertical Handover Algorithm for Limitation of the Ping-Pong Effect

Authors:
T. Inzerilli;A. M. Vegni;A. Neri;R. Cusani
Affiliations:
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Venue:
WIMOB '08 Proceedings of the 2008 IEEE International Conference on Wireless & Mobile Computing, Networking & Communication
Year:
2008

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Abstract

In this paper a location-based algorithm is proposed for managing soft mobile-controlled vertical handover between wireless systems. The case of a dual-mode terminal equipped with UMTS and IEEE 802.11 network interface cards is analysed in detail, and an novel approach for optimizing goodput and limit the so-called ping-pong effect is defined. The novel algorithm is based on a preliminary handover initiation phase triggered on the basis of mobile node location. Handover is then carried out by following a goodput estimation phase allowed by a transient of by casting during soft handovers. Experimental results provide an assessment on the use of location information to drive handover decisions.