A combined performance and dependability (called performability) model for dealing with handoff calls is introduced. Stochastic reward nets (SRNs) are used for this purpose. An SRN model of channel assignment is developed and analyzed. The method of phase type expansion is used is approximate non-exponential call holding time distribution. A discussion, of how hand-off models with failure relate to Markov reward models is also given.
Index Terms:
frequency allocation; performability analysis; handoff calls; personal communication networks; dependability; performance; stochastic reward nets; SRN model; channel assignment; phase type expansion; approximate nonexponential call holding time distribution; hand-off models; failure relate; Markov reward models
Citation:
Cheul Woo Ro, K.S. Trivedi, "Performability analysis of handoff calls in personal communication networks," icccn, pp.116, Sixth International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN '97), 1997