Design of a Multi-Network Selector for Multiband Maritime Networks

Abstract

In this paper an inter-layer protocol, referred to as a Multi-Network Selector (MNS) is proposed for multiband maritime networks. A MNS is located between the data-link layer and the network layer and performs vertical handover when a ship moves another radio network. In order to provide seamless data transfer to different radio networks, the MNS uses received signal strength (RSS) and ship’s location information as decision parameter for vertical handover, which can avoid ping-pong effect and reduce handover latency. In addition, we present related issues in order to implement the MNS for a multiband maritime network.hip moves another radio network. In order to provide seamless data transfer to different radio networks, the MNS uses received signal strength (RSS) and ship’s location information as decision parameter for vertical handover, which can avoid ping-pong effect and reduce handover latency. In addition, we present related issues in order to implement the MNS for a multiband maritime network.