Load-based Inter-RAT Handover:

The handover procedure is divided into four phases: handover

triggering, handover
measurement ,handover decision, and handover execution
In the triggering phase: When the load of the UMTS cell that the UE
accesses is higher than the related threshold, the Load Reshuffling (LDR)
algorithm makes a handover decision.
In the measurement phase: The RNC enables the compressed mode
and starts the inter-RAT handover measurement. Inter-RAT handover
due to load only support event-trigger
measurement report (i.e. 3C event)
In the decision phase: After the UE reports event 3C, the RNC makes a
handover decision.
In the execution phase: The RNC initiates a handover procedure.
Based on the service ARP, Traffic class, Channel type (R99, HSDPA), RNC
will choose the users with lower priority to execute handover.
3C Event
Event 3C is triggered on the basis of the following formula
M + CIO T + H
MOtherRAT is the measurement value of the cell (in another RAT) in the
reporting range.
CIOOtherRAT is the cell individual offset value of the cell (in another
RAT) in the reporting range, which is equal to the sum of Cell oriented
Cell Individual Offset and Neighboring cell oriented CIO.
TOtherRAT is the absolute inter-RAT handover threshold. Based on the
service type (CS, PS service); this threshold can be configured through the
following parameters:
Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD
Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD
H3C is 3C hysteresis, the hysteresis value of event 3C.
For the PS and CS combined services, the threshold(s) for CS services is
(are) used.
When the conditions for event 3C are met and the delay requirement
specified by the 3C event trigger delay time parameter can be satisfied,
the UE sends the measurement report of event 3C.
Decision and Execution Procedure
Decision
3C Event
Load information interchanging between the 3G and 2G cell
Execution
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Parameters of Inter-RAT Handover

The parameters for load-based inter-RAT handover

Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD
Inter-RAT R99 PS handover decision THD
3C hysteresis
3C event trigger delay time
Send Load Info to GSM Ind
NCOV Reloc Ind based on GSM cell load
CS domain Reloc GSM load THD
PS domain Reloc GSM load THD

Load-based Inter-RAT Handover

Decision and Execution Procedure

Decision.
3C Event
Load information interchanging between the 3G and 2G cell
Execution.