GSM, GPRS and EDGE systems and their key technologies: Evolution to 3G/UMTS systems = GSM, GPRS and EDGE Performance

Author: Halon
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is rich in content and well-structured, making it suitable for R&D personnel, system designers, and equipment design engineers involved in the second-generation (2G) GSM mobile communication system and its evolution, as well as the network optimization and planning of third-generation (3G) mobile communication systems. It can also serve as a reference for faculty and students of communication disciplines in higher education institutions. The book is also suitable for researchers studying operator business strategies and those interested in understanding the evolution of 2G and 3G technologies. The development of communication technology requires cellular operators to support new 3G technologies and provide wireless Internet capabilities based on multimedia services at reasonable prices in a competitive market. This book outlines this vision and elaborates on three main parts:
1. It thoroughly explains how the GSM system seamlessly evolves into GERAN to support UMTS services. This section covers the functions, structural components, system integration involved in the evolution process, as well as the various UMTS QoS requirements proposed for 3G networks.
2. It discusses the performance of various advanced technologies from the perspectives of simulation and actual system testing. This part comprehensively examines the characteristics and performance of systems or technologies such as GSM, GPRS, EDGE, AMR, and GERAN supporting 3G services. It also introduces methods and technologies for the automatic planning, optimization, and operation of wireless access networks. Topics include the automatic planning of frequency-hopping technology and the optimization of various wireless resource management parameters. Additionally, it analyzes the causes of system failures or crashes.
3. It explores various 3G wireless technologies and explains the role of GERAN within them. The book analyzes different evolution strategies, envisions scenarios for 3G multi-radio access networks, and elaborates on the seamless integration techniques between the inherent GSM and WCDMA systems.