Abstract: A first computer that includes a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor—the processor is programmed to: establish a satellite link between a satellite terminal and the first computer, the link comprising at least one radio access bearer (RAB); receive a rejection message from a second computer indicating that the second computer refuses to accept a terminal handover; and in response to receiving the rejection message, transmit to the second computer a pending handover request message comprising an indication of a link quality of the at least one RAB.

Abstract: A system and method for determining hierarchical link quality metrics in a communication system, and performing different routines to optimize operation of the communication system based on the link quality metrics. Data is collected for a predetermined interval, and a carrier link quality is determined for each terminal utilizing different carriers in the communication system. A link quality is determined for each terminal type, and a beam link quality is determined for each beam in the system. Different thresholds are set so that optimization routines can be performed based on the current link quality values.

Abstract: A system and method for determining hierarchical link quality metrics in a communication system, and performing different routines to optimize operation of the communication system based on the link quality metrics. Data is collected for a predetermined interval, and a carrier link quality is determined for each terminal utilizing different carriers in the communication system. A link quality is determined for each terminal type, and a beam link quality is determined for each beam in the system. Different thresholds are set so that optimization routines can be performed based on the current link quality values.

Abstract: A first computer that includes a processor and memory storing instructions executable by the processor—the processor is programmed to: establish a satellite link between a satellite terminal and the first computer, the link comprising at least one radio access bearer (RAB); receive a rejection message from a second computer indicating that the second computer refuses to accept a terminal handover; and in response to receiving the rejection message, transmit to the second computer a pending handover request message comprising an indication of a link quality of the at least one RAB.