Comparative Analysis of Packet Scheduling Schemes for HSDPA Cellular Networks

Abstract

In this paper we present comparison analysis for packet scheduling algorithms for HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Networks). In particular, we analyze the round robin, max C/I and FCDS packet scheduling algorithms in HSDPA by comparing the average throughput, delay and fairness of the users, changing the number of the users in pedestrian and vehicular environment. The results have showed that the number of the users in a given coverage area is very important when choosing which packet scheduling algorithm for HSDPA networks. These results will be very useful for choosing the adequate scheduling algorithm in HSDPA network with aim to satisfy the desired quality of service for the mobile users.

Keywords

• HSDPA
• Mobile Networks
• Scheduling