Optimal Handover in Beamforming-Enabled Multi-Vehicle Networks Supported by Open RAN

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Abstract

Traditional RAN handover strategies often trigger excessive handovers in V2X systems, leading to unstable links and increased communication overhead. Open and softwarized RAN introduces centralized, intelligent control through custom xApps running on the RAN controller, enabling real-time handover and beam management. However, its application to beamforming-based handovers in multi-vehicle scenarios remains underexplored. In this work, we propose three strategies to minimize handover frequency in both analog and hybrid beamforming systems, with and without relay support. We also outline a simulation framework based on NS-3 and SUMO, the traffic and mobility simulator, to evaluate the effectiveness of our proposed solutions.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization, NetSoft 2025
Pages214-217
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3315-4345-7
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft)

Conference

Title11th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization
Abbreviated titleNetSoft 2025
Conference number11
Duration23 - 27 June 2025
Website
LocationRadisson Blu Béke Hotel Budapest
CityBudapest
CountryHungary

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/190132778
ORCID /0000-0001-7008-1537/work/190133952

Keywords

Keywords

  • Beamforming, Handover, Open RAN, V2I, V2X