Table of Contents

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Abbreviations
4 General
5 Hierarchical networks
  5.1 General
  5.2 Cell types
6 Idle mode procedures
7 Examples of handover and RF power control algorithms.
  7.1 General
Annex A: Example 1 (Siemens AG)
      A.1 Introduction
      A.2 Functional
      A.3 BSS pre-processing and threshold comparisons
      A.4 BSS decision algorithm
      A.5 Additional O&M parameters stored for handover
          purposes in hierarchical networks
      A.6 Bibliography
Annex B: Example 2 (DeTeMobil)
      B.1 Introduction
      B.2 Definitions
      B.3 Power Control Algorithm
      B.4 Handover algorithm in a hierarchical cell structure
      B.5 O&M-Parameters
      B.6 State diagrams
Annex C: Example 3 (Alcatel)
      C.1 General description
      C.2 Handover causes
      C.3 Dwell time in lower layer cells
      C.4 Speed discrimination process
      C.5 Representation of handovers
      C.6 Emergency
      C.7 Upper layer to lower layer cells handover
      C.8 Minicells
      C.9 O&M parameters
Annex D: Example 4 (France Telecom/CNET)
      D.1 Introduction
      D.2 Descriptions of the algorithm
      D.3 Handover causes
      D.4 Mobile speeds estimations
      D.5 BSS decision algorithm
      D.6 O&M parameters
      D.7 Examples
      D.8 State diagrams
Annex E: Simulation Model for Handover Performance Evaluation
         in Hierarchical Cell Structures
      E.1 Introduction
      E.2 Mobile Environment
      E.3 Radio Network Model
      E.4 Propagation Model
      E.5 Motion Model
      E.6 Handover Algorithms
      E.7 Measurement Reporting
      E.8 Performance Criteria
      E.9 Open Issues
History

Abstract

Provides examples for the Radio sub-system link control to be implemented in the Base Station System (BSS) and Mobile Switching Centre (MSC) of the GSM and DCS 1800 systems in case hierarchical cell structures are employed.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
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Committee	SMG 2