Impact of RSS on the Performance of 3GPP Application in a Net-on-Roads Connection
Syed Faraz Hasan, Nazmul Haque Siddique, Shyam Chakraborty · Telecommunications Forum · 2009
Several works have been done to explore the possibility of using randomly located WiFi APs for getting broadband services from vehicles on roads and highways. While different works address issues such as number of APs available, their authentication schemes, data rates and vehicle speed etc, we investigate the impact of Rec eived Signal Strength (RSS) from an AP on performance of 3GPP internet applications. We draw out signal strength thresholds for each of these internet applications and establi sh that RSS is an important parameter to be considered not only while connecting to an AP but also for deciding which app lication may be supported by a certain AP. Conclusions drawn in this paper are based on measured RSS levels offered by WiFi APs during test drives. Keywords - 3GPP Applications, 802.11 networks, Measurement, Received Signal Strength (RSS), Vehicular Communication