Mobile Radio Networks: Networking and Protocols

From the Publisher: Mobile Radio Networks focuses on the network-oriented functions of all digital wireless and mobile radio systems currently in existence or planned for future use. This practical and detailed study of this fast-moving field avoids unnecessary theoretical approaches to ensure the clarity of the facts presented for engineers in industry as well as students of mobile communications. Notable features include: Clear and coherent descriptions of the similarities and differences between systemsDetailed information on the fundamentals of radio transmission, multiplexing, error protection, and random accessAn up-to-date insight into protocols used by the major mobile providersGlobal system for mobile communications (GSM 900/1800/1900)Terrestrial Trunked Radio (ETS/TETRA) and related systemsDeatiled analysis of GSM-driven services such as Airline Telephone System (TFTS), Mobile Satellite Radio (LEO and ICO), and Cordless Networks including Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) and DECT-to-GSM internetworkingWireless Local Area Networking (WLAN) based on ETSI/HIPER-LAN and IEEE802.11 standardsPreviews of forthcoming standards like 3rd Generation Mobile Radio UMTS/IMT 200 and ETSI/ATM-Forum Wireless ATM systemsUniversal Personal Telecommunications