Immune optimization algorithm for solving vertical handoff decision problem in heterogeneous wireless network
Immune optimization algorithm for solving vertical handoff decision problem in heterogeneous wireless network
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10.1007/s11276-012-0481-9
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发表时间:
2012-08
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3
通讯作者:
Fang Liu;Si-Feng Zhu;Zheng-yi Chai;Yutao Qi;Jianshe Wu
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作者:
Fang Liu;Si-Feng Zhu;Zheng-yi Chai;Yutao Qi;Jianshe Wu
In heterogeneous wireless network environment, wireless local area network (WLAN) is usually deployed within the coverage of a cellular network to provide users with the convenience of seamless roaming among heterogeneous wireless access networks. Vertical handoffs between the WLAN and the cellular network maybe occur frequently. As for the vertical handoff performance, there is a critical requirement for developing algorithms for connection management and optimal resource allocation for seamless mobility. In this paper, we develop a mathematical model for vertical handoff decision problem, and propose a multi-objective optimization immune algorithm-based vertical handoff decision scheme. The proposed scheme can enable a wireless access network not only to balance the overall load among all base stations and access points but also maximize the collective battery lifetime of mobile terminals. Results based on a detailed performance evaluation study are also presented here to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed scheme.