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A mathematical model for wireless channel allocation and handoff schemes

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A mathematical model for analytical study on complete and partial channel allocation schemes is presented in this paper. Expression for the queue length distribution has been analytically derived. The mathematical model can be used for analysis of multiple call categories like new calls, handoff calls, delay tolerant or delay sensitive calls. This adaptive mathematical model can be utilized to design optimal channel allocation algorithms, or even test the already established resource allocation schemes for provisioning of Quality-of-Service to enable the usage of real time mobile applications. Most existing studies depend upon simulation experiments to investigate the performance of their proposed algorithms, but the mathematical model presented here can really help to evaluate such proposals from an analytical perspective.

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Baloch, R.A., Awan, I. & Min, G. A mathematical model for wireless channel allocation and handoff schemes. Telecommun Syst 45, 275–287 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11235-009-9267-5

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