Packet Loss Optimization by applying Efficient Handoff Algorithms in High-mobility Radio-over-fiber Networks: A Mathematical Analysis

The paper analyzes three handoff algorithms which are used in Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) networks at 60 GHz. Specifically, the Virtual Cellular Zone (VCZ) and the Moving Extended Cell (MEC), are presented, against the Traditional Handoff (THO) algorithm, which is the simplest proposed solution in such networks. The mathematical analysis regarding packet losses for all three handoff algorithms is presented and it is verified by the corresponding simulation study. The result is that both VCZ and, especially, MEC could be two strong candidate handoff algorithms for packet loss minimization in high-mobility RoF networks at 60 GHz.