Call Model and Test-Verification Methods for PS-LTE Core Equipment

Abstract

Existing technologies in disaster and safety communication networks (DSCNs) face problems such as narrow bandwidth, low transmission rate, and difficulty in securing channels. Conversely, public safety long-term evolution (PS-LTE) technology provides high-speed, low-latency, quick-setup, and high-security data access for multimedia-based mission-critical services. To perform tests on each unit of core equipment with PS-LTE technology, a new call model such as push-to-talk, which is a service representing PS-LTE, is required. Moreover, objective and consistent metrics and methods are required for administering tests on the unique functions of DSCNs newly constructed with PS-LTE technology. This paper proposes a call model for the core facilities of DSCNs established in Korea, and it also suggests test and verification methods for all the areas of PS-LTE, including mission-critical push-to-talk, evolved multimedia broadcast and multicast service, and coverage and quality assessment for wireless services.