Jurnal Elektronika dan Telekomunikasi
Vol 19, No 2 (2019)

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A2-A4-RSRQ AND A3-RSRP HANDOVER ALGORITHMS IN LTE NETWORK

Hendrawan, Hendrawan (Unknown)
Zain, Ayu Rosyida (Unknown)
Lestari, Sri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2019

Abstract

In LTE Network, users can move freely in the network through fast and seamless handover (HO). This research focuses on intra-LTE handover which occurs using interface X2 to move an EU between two eNBs, i.e. source eNB and target eNB without any changes in MME and SGW at EPC level. Two popular algorithms of intra-LTE handover namely A2-A4-RSRQ and A3-RSRP were evaluated and compared through simulations as well as direct measurements in the field. Simulation is conducted using NS3 simulation tool where performances of various scenarios from both algorithms were evaluated. The performance metrics studied include the average number of HOs that occur, throughput and optimized ratio. Simulations carried out for various scenarios in term of EU numbers, user speeds, and channel conditions. In addition, the results of one-month measurement of three eNBs were also presented. The measurement results are then compared and used to verify the simulation results. Furthermore, by using the optimizing ratio metric, the optimal pair of parameter values of Threshold as well as Offset and Handover Margin (HOM) along with Time-to-Trigger (TTT) are sought for the A2-A4-RSRQ and A3-RSRP respectively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jet

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

Jurnal Elektronika dan Telekomunikasi (JET) is an open access, a peer-reviewed journal published by Research Center for Electronics and Telecommunication - Indonesian Institute of Sciences. We publish original research papers, review articles and case studies on the latest research and developments ...