New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks

Future wireless communication networks will be composed of different technologies with complementary characteristics. Thus, vertical handover (VHO) must support seamless mobility in such heterogeneous environments. The network selection is an important phase in the VHO process and it can be formulat...

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Main Authors: Said Radouche, Cherkaoui Leghris
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Computer Networks and Communications
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6613460
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description Future wireless communication networks will be composed of different technologies with complementary characteristics. Thus, vertical handover (VHO) must support seamless mobility in such heterogeneous environments. The network selection is an important phase in the VHO process and it can be formulated as a multiattribute decision-making problem. So, the mobile terminal equipped with multiple interfaces will be able to choose the most suitable network. This work proposes an access network selection algorithm, based on cosine similarity distance, subjective weights using Fuzzy ANP, and objective weights using particle swarm optimization. The comprehensive weights are based on the cosine similarity distance between the networks and the ideal network. Finally, the candidate network with the minimum cosine distance to the ideal network will be selected in the VHO network selection stage. The performance analysis shows that our proposed method, based on cosine similarity distance and combination weights, reduces the ranking abnormality and number of handoffs in comparison with other MADM methods in the literature.
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spelling doaj-art-9b2b4f44b6314d1596e63b11bd31d6c12025-08-20T03:36:58ZengWileyJournal of Computer Networks and Communications2090-71412090-715X2021-01-01202110.1155/2021/66134606613460New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless NetworksSaid Radouche0Cherkaoui Leghris1Computer Science Department, RTM Team, FST Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, BP 146, Mohammedia 220650, MoroccoComputer Science Department, RTM Team, FST Mohammedia, Hassan II University of Casablanca, BP 146, Mohammedia 220650, MoroccoFuture wireless communication networks will be composed of different technologies with complementary characteristics. Thus, vertical handover (VHO) must support seamless mobility in such heterogeneous environments. The network selection is an important phase in the VHO process and it can be formulated as a multiattribute decision-making problem. So, the mobile terminal equipped with multiple interfaces will be able to choose the most suitable network. This work proposes an access network selection algorithm, based on cosine similarity distance, subjective weights using Fuzzy ANP, and objective weights using particle swarm optimization. The comprehensive weights are based on the cosine similarity distance between the networks and the ideal network. Finally, the candidate network with the minimum cosine distance to the ideal network will be selected in the VHO network selection stage. The performance analysis shows that our proposed method, based on cosine similarity distance and combination weights, reduces the ranking abnormality and number of handoffs in comparison with other MADM methods in the literature.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6613460
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New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
Journal of Computer Networks and Communications
title New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
title_full New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
title_fullStr New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
title_full_unstemmed New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
title_short New Network Selection Algorithm Based on Cosine Similarity Distance and PSO in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks
title_sort new network selection algorithm based on cosine similarity distance and pso in heterogeneous wireless networks
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